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In the fight to improve education, we can’t ignore the factors outside of school

By Chris Manley

Last week the S.C. Supreme Court voted to end a 24-year-old lawsuit over the meaning of “minimally adequate education” that questioned if the state legislature is providing enough financial support for poor and rural schools.

There is little doubt that funding is an important component in providing educational opportunities for our children and youth across the state. Without adequate funding, school districts cannot hire the best teachers, introduce technology into the classroom, or provide cutting-edge educational resources and tools. In short, funding is absolutely a key component necessary to ensure we have a well-educated state.

But proper funding isn’t the only important component in ensuring our children have the best opportunity to learn. There are many other contributing factors that lead to success for our children.

For a moment, imagine this situation: A child, Sally, lives in a home a few minutes outside of downtown with her mother and two siblings. Sally is in first grade and learning to read, as well as trying to master addition.

Her school is in good shape and has good teachers. Her home, however, is in far from good shape.

In fact, there has been a persistent leak in the roof that has dripped in between the walls and soaked the floor boards. Just inside her bedroom door, the floor bounces quite a bit when she walks on it and is starting to sink. Likewise, the paint on her ceiling has started to peel.

Her mother is concerned about the spot on the ceiling directly over her bed, where the paint has peeled and the drywall has become discolored – forming a dark hue.

Sally gets sick a lot. Her mother can’t afford to take her to the doctor every time she is ill, and it’s affecting her mother’s ability to work at her hourly job. At the last doctor’s appointment, they mentioned asthma as a potential cause of her sickness, which would require continual medication to resolve.

As a result of missing so much school, Sally is struggling to read.

Would funding Sally’s elementary school with more money change this situation?

Would it lead to a more well-educated Sally?

Sally’s story is no story – it is real (though her name has been changed to protect her identity). The black mold developing in her ceiling and floor caused her to develop asthma and nearly constant upper respiratory infections. The floor just inside her bedroom door was in serious danger of collapsing due to the decay. She struggled to focus on school, complete her homework, and even sleep well at night due to coughing and the fear of her ceiling falling on her during the night.

While we should absolutely continue to wrestle with questions about adequate funding and the quality of our K-12 schools, we cannot ignore the factors outside of the school that lead to a quality education. Ensuring children are well-fed, providing positive mentors to children in single-parent households, and rehabilitating substandard homes are critical to the educational success of our children.

This story has a good ending. Thanks to the volunteers and staff of Rebuild Upstate, Sally’s home was repaired, the mold removed. Today, she can better focus on school – and her mother can keep working to support her family.

Sally’s story is not unique, though. There are thousands of children in our community who face similar situations. Thankfully, there is hope.

During this season of giving, remember Sally’s situation and ask yourself, “How can I help ensure children like Sally can go to school, enjoy a fruitful childhood, and be prepared for success?” Support organizations in our own community who address the needs outside of the classroom. Help make sure children like Sally have every opportunity to thrive – now and in the future.

Chris Manley is the president, CEO, and founder of Rebuild Upstate, an organization repairing and rehabilitating the homes of our low-income neighbors.

Learn more about the work of Rebuild Upstate at rebuildupstate.org.

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In August, groups demonstrating for and against the removal of a Confederate monument at Springwood Cemetery in downtown held rallies. Each side took turns at the monument, while the other remained on the opposite side of the street. Greenville Police had time to plan for the protests, which helped ensure the safety of all involved. Photos by Chris Haire

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Greenville City Council considers adding new restrictions to picketing ordinance WORDS BY CINDY LANDRUM

Both protests were prompted by events that happened outside Greenville.

In July 2016, a Black Lives Matter protest prompted by the shootings of two black men by white police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota turned violent and resulted in the arrest of five after protestors threatened to block Interstate 385.

A little over a year later, in August, groups demonstrating for and against removing a Confederate monument at Springwood Cemetery held rallies. Each side took turns at the monument, while the other stayed on the opposite side of the street. No injuries or arrests were reported.

The difference in outcomes, police said, was the time they had to plan for the events.

Under a revised city ordinance under consideration by Greenville City Council, larger groups would have to provide more advance notice of their intent to picket. The revised ordinance would also prohibit weapons and items that could be used as weapons, such as sticks, poles, and selfie sticks. The current ordinance allows peaceful picketing in public places without a permit, provided the picketing is done on the sidewalk or other city-

owned areas or rights-of-way normally used or reserved for pedestrians. Picketers are required to march in single file and not congregate so as to block the sidewalk. It also does not specifically outlaw weapons or items such as backpacks that can conceal weapons at or near the protest site.

In the ordinance, City Council says downtown Greenville has become an increasingly popular location for protests and that regulation is not intended to “impermissibly limit an individual’s right to exercise free speech; rather it aims to impose specific time, place, and manner restrictions on picketing and associated conduct in certain limited circumstances.”

“The importance of planning became apparent during a July 8-10, 2016, picket of which the Greenville Police Department had little, if any, advance notice, and what was forecasted to be a picket comprised of a relatively small number of people in a public plaza evolved such that the picketers spilled into the city streets and began a mobile march of such a significant size that a major risk to public safety was posed,” the ordinance said.

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COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM The July 2016 protests and more recent picketing events elsewhere in the country have served as “an important reminder that advance planning, and therefore advance notice, of picketing activity is critical to ensuring that law enforcement may deploy assets and personnel in order to proMaximum size of cloth or vide for the safety of picketers, bystanders, vinyl banner at protests and the general public,” the ordinance said. Planning consideration includes the size and makeup of pickets, if additional Advance notice required by officers from additional law enforcement groups of greater than 400 agencies will be needed, the type of medical care that needs to be on the scene, whether roads and sidewalks need to be The maximum size of paper closed, what type of physical barricades or cardboard protest signs are needed, and the effect of social media.

“It is easy for word of a picket to spread quickly to a large number of people spread across a geographic footprint much larger than the city’s corporate limits. As a result, it becomes a challenge for the GPD to identify what additional groups, if any, might be attending a picket, to identify points of contact for those particular groups, and to estimate the total number of individuals who will be participating in a given event,” the ordinance said.

According to the new guidelines, which must be approved by City Council, no notice of intent to picket is required for groups of 10 or fewer if they are protesting on a sidewalk, or by a group of less than 25 if they are on the grounds of a city-controlled park or plaza.

If a group is between 101 and 200 people, 72 hours notice is required. A protest of more than 400 people requires notice of seven calendar days.

Picketers may carry signs made of paper, cardboard, or poster board of up to 20 inches by 30 inches, or banners that do not exceed 4 feet by 6 feet if they are made of cloth or vinyl. Sticks, poles, and selfie sticks are not permitted. Corrugated cardboard tubing can be used to support signs and flags.

No backpacks, satchels, bags, or coolers exceeding 6 inches by 8 inches by 3 inches are allowed, unless they are completely clear. No firearms, other weapons, shields, or anything that can be used to launch a projectile are allowed at the protest site. Bicycles, automobiles, and mopeds are prohibited from protest sites as well.

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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System was recently awarded part of a $2.2 million grant for pediatric oncology research given by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Francis was selected to receive a $60,000 infrastructure grant, which will ensure more children in the Upstate have access to clinical trials.

Bon Secours was the recipient of one of 39 infrastructure grants given to medical institutions across the country. The infrastructure grants are given based on the need of the institution and its patients, as well as the anticipated results of the grant and local participation in St. Baldrick’s fundraising events. The local Greenville

community has raised more than $69,000 through local St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events.

Access to clinical trials is a significant step for cancer treatment in the Upstate. “The majority of childhood cancer patients are treated on a clinical trial,” said Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of St. Baldrick’s. Continuing research relies on ensuring that children have access to clinical trials in order to make meaningful

advancements and give children a better chance at survival.

In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug that increases the cure rate for high-risk neuroblastoma patients. This research was supported by St. Baldrick’s grants and is only the third FDA-approved drug in 20 years that targets kids with cancer.

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Kindergarten, first grade registration begins Monday It’s time to sign the youngsters up for school.

Registration for Greenville County Schools’ 5-year-old kindergarten and first grade classes starts Monday, Dec. 4, and runs through Friday.

Parents must bring the child’s stateissued birth certificate, a Social Security card, and a completed immunization certificate or religious objector’s statement.

Two forms of proof of residence such as a current electric or cable bill, current signed lease agreement, or current signed lease agreement with landlord’s name and phone number are also required.

Students must be 4, 5, or 6 years of age on or before Sept. 1 to enter each respective program. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.

To enroll a student, a parent must go to their assigned school. To find out where they are assigned, a parent may call the school district’s INFOLine at 864-3553100. —Cindy Landrum

United Way needs one more push to reach $17M fundraising goal United Way of Greenville County has reached more than 96 percent of its 2017 fundraising goal to support various nonprofits and their community programs, officials recently announced.

The organization reports that nearly 30,000 people have made pledges totaling just over $16.4 million.

“The people of Greenville County are showing why we are recognized as one of the most caring communities in the country,” said Kurt Rozelsky, campaign chairman, in a news release. “The level of generosity from Greenville County’s corporate community, small businesses, public employees, and nonprofit partners has once again been outstanding.”

Support from approximately 600 United Way workplace campaigns has been strong, bringing the $17 million goal within reach, Rozelsky said, adding that raising the remaining $600,000 would be a big victory for the community and would translate

into thousands more lives helped.

The $17 million goal has eluded the organization for the past three years. The total raised in 2014 was $16.6 million. In 2015, the campaign raised $16.7 million – the highest ever in the organization’s history, as well as the largest amount raised by a United Way organization in South Carolina. It then raised $16.5 million last year.

United Way is hoping to raise the final 4 percent of this year’s goal with gifts from Greenville County citizens not yet reached through its workplace campaigns.

The money raised will be used to support United Way’s work to build their Cycle of Success program, according to a press release. The program helps children start school ready to learn and go on to graduate and assists graduates in finding good jobs and creating stable homes.

Last year, the initiative helped more than 100,000 people in key areas such as life essentials, school readiness, high school graduation, and financial stability.

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We always let you know who will be Furman receives Top 10 there when you open the door! sustainability honor Furman University has made the list of overall “top performer” schools in environmental sustainability, placing eighth among baccalaureate institutions, according to a newly released report by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

The report, known as the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, recognizes high-achieving colleges and universities overall by institution type and in 17 sustainability areas related to curriculum, community engagement, campus operations, and administration.

“Over the past few decades, Furman has established itself as a sustainability leader in higher education, both in terms of its curriculum and its campus operations,” said Weston Dripps, executive

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Since 2007, for instance, Furman has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent through operation efficiency, heating and cooling systems, and solar generation, according to Jeff Redderson, the university’s associate vice president for facility and campus services.

The university more recently constructed a $1.7 million solar farm on 6 acres along Poinsett Highway. The 743kW solar farm, which went online earlier this year, is expected to reduce Furman’s electricity expenditures by up to 5 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by at least 3 percent.

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BJU Museum & Gallery loans art to Museum of the Bible Three pieces of art and more than two dozen antiquities owned by the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery have been loaned to the newly opened Museum of the Bible.

Pier Francesco Sacchi’s “The Adoration of the Shepherds,” Francesco Granacci’s “Rest on the Flight into Egypt,” and “The Virgin Annunciate,” a late 15th century Tuscan sculpture, will be displayed in the Impact of the Bible exhibit. The antiquities will be in the museum’s Nazareth Village exhibit.

The pieces will be on loan to the museum through 2019.

The Green family that owns Hobby Lobby largely funds the Museum of the Bible. Hobby Lobby Chief Executive Steve Green, who won a precedent-

setting Supreme Court case about birth control, is the chairman of the museum.

“M&G is very pleased to participate in the opening of this new museum in our nation’s capital,” said Erin Jones, director of the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery. “We loan to museums around the world, and the opportunity to represent M&G in such a high-profile location is very exciting. It’s been a pleasure working with professionals who appreciate our collection and who will share it with others.”

The Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery’s collection is one of the largest and most interesting collections of European Old Master paintings in America. The museum also boasts nearly 200 pieces of Gothic to 19th-century furniture, approximately 100 works of sculpture, some 60 textiles, over 1,000 ancient artifacts, and approximately 130 architectural elements. M&G is closed for renovations.

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THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME Two J.L. Mann special education teachers plan Disney World trip for students WORDS BY SARA PEARCE | PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

(left to right) Amy Wylie and Donna Darnell

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Donna Darnell and Amy Wylie are not your everyday teachers, for quite a few reasons.

The pair has worked side by side for a remarkable 33 years, and with that kind of history and rapport, the two don’t miss a beat. Darnell and Wylie are close friends, both in and outside of the classroom, and they often bounce ideas and suggestions off one another without a second thought.

“We wouldn’t know how to not work with each other,” Darnell says.

Together, Darnell and Wylie are responsible for teaching 15 special education students at J.L. Mann High School. And now, they are working to give those students the trip of a lifetime.

For the past few months, Darnell and Wylie have been raising money to take their students, known as the SPECIALS (Students Pursue Exceptional Challenges In All Life Skills), to Walt Disney World in Orlando in March 2018.

Darnell and Wylie’s students, who range between the ages of 14 and 21, are intellectually and/or physically disabled in some way, and many function at a preschool to kindergarten level.

In their two classrooms, Darnell and Wylie follow the Unique Curriculum, which is based on state standards and focuses on building day-to-day life skills. Wylie explains that they focus on “basic life skills that most students growing up get without practicing, where our students need a little more practice and oneon-one attention to [master] those skills.”

“Our teaching comes from real-life scenarios,” she adds.

Darnell and Wylie utilize the world as their classroom, which is why the trip to Disney World is so important. It serves as a way for students to explore a new place, interact with new people, and learn, all while having fun. The two teachers want to provide the SPECIALS with an experience that many high schoolers receive: the opportunity to go on field trips and learn in different spaces.

Given some of the students’ physical limitations and cognitive abilities, there are some obstacles that come with traveling 530 miles to Orlando for a mul-

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tiday stay.

The SPECIALS must travel with nearly a 1-to-1 student-to-staff ratio to account for the required nurses and additional adult supervision. Other logistics include having 10 wheelchairs to load and unload onto buses, procuring handicapped-accessible accommodations, cost of food, and obtaining Fast Passes for students and teachers. Ultimately, the estimated cost for a five-day trip is $34,000.

Alongside their students, Darnell and Wylie have been working hard to reach their financial goal to cover the total cost of the trip. Because of the economic situation of many of the students’ parents, families are not asked to contribute financially. One fundraising effort has included a letter writing campaign to local businesses to solicit donations. Willy Taco, located at 217 Laurens Road, will be hosting a ticketed fundraiser on Jan. 8, 2018, where $10 of every $12 ticket will go toward the Disney trip.

“The kids are so excited for the trip,” Wylie said. “They ask about it every single day. And it’s not like we can just reach part of our goal. We need the full amount so that we can have a week full of safe, fun activities.”

Darnell and Wylie are no strangers to making the Disney World trip come to fruition; this will be their seventh time traveling to Orlando with their students. They’re thrilled that all 15 students are planning to go on next year’s trip, which they explained can be difficult for some of the parents to let their child leave home for five days.

“We are one big family,” Wylie says. “We talk to their families regularly, and we have them 180 days a year, and we definitely have unique parent-teacher relationships.”

The goal for each student upon graduation is simple. “We want each student to be as independent as they can,” Wylie says.

And that independence looks different for each and every student. The pair hopes to help them be proficient in a job, as a volunteer, or even around the house, and the trip to Disney World is an important step in the direction of reaching this ultimate goal.

Those interested in helping to send the SPECIALS to Disney World can contact J.L. Mann High School to buy tickets for the Willy Taco fundraising night, or write a check to J.L. Mann High School and mail to 160 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC, 29607 with attention to Amy Wylie or Donna Darnell. Donations are also accepted via GoFundMe at gofundme.com/jl-mann-high-special-needs-class.

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Community news, events, and happenings

PHILANTHROPY

CDS receives $13K from Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was the beneficiary of the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by AC Controls. The tournament is held in honor of AC Controls employee Ned Marshall, who was passionate about helping children, and CDS was chosen as the tournament beneficiary to honor his legacy. The tournament raised $13,000 through sponsorships, donations, and participating teams.

The CDS will use the money raised for lobby renovation. CDS is the largest multidisciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

SPORTS

Greenville boy bound for Augusta National as Drive, Chip & Putt National Finalist A local young aspiring golfer, Tip Price, age 11, is heading to Augusta National for the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship skills competition. Drive, Chip & Putt is a nationwide youth golf development initiative designed to encourage a new generation of young golfers to pursue a career in the sport. The top 80 performers each year earn the opportunity to compete in the National Finals at Augusta National, home of the Masters Tournament. Price won his spot in a sudden death playoff in the regional qualifier at Pinehurst. The 2018 Drive, Putt & Chip

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Championship will broadcast on the Golf Channel on April 1, the eve of the Masters Tournament.

AWARDS

Upstate Forever announces 2018 ForeverGreen Luncheon speaker and award recipients Upstate Forever will host their annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon on Feb. 27, 2018, at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. The event will celebrate individuals and organizations that have contributed to conservation and sustainable growth.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Cheri Chastain, sustainability manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. In her job, she is responsible for educating employees on environmental issues and programs, maintaining and developing policies related to renewable energy and energy efficiency, and managing zero-waste efforts. This year’s award recipients include Spartanburg School District 6 – Farm to School Initiative (Land Conservation Award), Catherine Heigel (Clean Water Award), Dean Hybl (Land Planning and Policy Award), Rep. Gary Clary (Public Servant of the Year), Luther Lyle (Volunteer of the Year), and Swamp Rabbit Cafe (Innovation in Sustainable Business Award).

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BJU claims two awards at South Carolina Student Legislature Fall Session

Furman receives grant from Triad Foundation

J. Elliott Kelley, a senior business administration major at Bob Jones University, has been awarded the prestigious Carlisle Award at the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) fall session, which took place Oct. 25-27 in Columbia. It is the highest award given and presented to the delegate who best represents the ideals of SCSL. Kelley, who is a resident of Easley, just completed his term as governor of SCSL. The Bob Jones University delegation was also named the Best Large Delegation at the fall session. The delegation includes Hannah Zakaria (Burke, Va.), Victoria Sanders (Paradise, Penn.), Rebekah Anderson (Grayson, Ga.), Bradley Shepard (East Hartford, Conn.), Benjamin Mills (Barrigada, Guam), Margaret Nanney (Greenville), Joshua Casillas (Greer), Michael Pettit (Greenville), Grace Fryml (Greenville), and the aforementioned Kelley. The Carlisle Award is named in honor of the SCSL’s founder, Dr. Douglas Carlisle.

Furman University received a $25,000 grant from the Triad Foundation of Ithica, N.Y., to support the university’s Shucker Center for Leadership Development. This gift marks the foundation’s fourth to the Shucker Center, bringing the total amount granted by Triad to $75,000. Grants from the Triad Foundation have supported many of the Shucker Center’s programs, including expansion of the Clifton Strengths for Students Experience, the Shucker Leadership Institute, the Shucker Center undergraduate internship program, and the Shucker Fellow mini grant program.

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’Tis the Season

A guide to planting holiday blooms Boots, sweaters, hats, and driving with the top down in my convertible with the heater on full blast are some of my passions in the winter. Although I am glad for the chill in the air now, it seems the holiday season got here faster than I expected.

In the midst of preparing for the holidays, one way of bringing the garden inside is the process of “forcing” a red amaryllis bulb on my kitchen windowsill each winter. My south-facing kitchen window lets the lovely winter sun into the room almost all day, and that is where I place my bulb.

Greek mythology brings us the story of Amaryllis, a love-struck maiden who longed for the handsome but coldhearted Alteo. Desperate to win his love, she pierced her heart with a golden arrow and then visited his cottage daily, shedding drops of blood along the way.

On the 30th day, beautiful scarlet flowers bloomed along the path, and Alteo was enamored. Amaryllis’ heart was healed, and that’s how our favorite holiday bloom got its name. Native to South Africa, the U.S. imports more than 10 million amaryllis bulbs every year.

There are two different types of bulbs for indoor growing: those you need to chill and those you don’t. Bulbs that don’t need chilling are native to warm climates, so they don’t need a cooling period to trigger the bloom. Amaryllis and paper white narcissus both belong in this

category. You can grow these bulbs in a heavy pot filled with soil. Another option is “forcing” the bulbs in a shallow bowl using pebbles to hold the bulbs in place.

Plant the bulb, pointed-endup, in your chosen medium.

Pack the soil or pebbles gently around the bulb so approximately one-third of the bulb remains around the soil line, and add water. If you want to keep your stems short and sturdy, start them out with indirect light and 50 degree temperatures for the first two weeks. Then put them in warmer, brighter conditions after that. The “forcing” process is best for paper whites.

I have discovered that I like a wild, more natural, freeform type of garden, so I let my bulb start out from the beginning on my sunny kitchen windowsill. The joy of watching this bulb grow gives me a thrill every day throughout the holiday. As it opens to full bloom, the exuberance and beauty of this spectacle keeps wonder close in my heart. Amaryllis means “to sparkle” in Greek, so this is one way to make your holidays sparkle.

Once the blooms are finished, I set my plant in the garage, let it go dormant, and

Amaryllis by Bill Gracey / Flickr Creative Commons

then I pop it in the garden in the spring, where it usually re-blooms in August.

I have a “row” of Amaryllis along the driveway, and these bulbs do multiply and spread over time.

I look forward to telling special stories to my granddaughter this Christmas and being present in that sense of wonder that she will experience in every special moment of this time of year.

In the words of Joanna Gaines, of the popular “Fixer Upper” television series,

“Whenever wonder comes knocking, I want to choose to not be inconvenienced but rather to always let it in.” See you in the garden.

Kathy Slayter is a Greenville Realtor and Clemson Certified Master Gardener who is passionate about growing, cooking, and eating her homegrown food.

Contact her at kathyslayter@gmail.com.

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Spencer is excited to come onboard with BlackStream - Christie’s as a Builder Relations Manager | Realtor. He’ll be working to transform Builder & Realtor relations by streamlining the sales process for new homes and shortening the sales cycle. This new builder program would strengthen existing relationships with home builders by introducing a unique rewards & loyalty program.

BlackStream has the tools homebuilders throughout the Upstate Ashby need which gives them a competitive edge.

Spencer knows buying and selling real estate can be both exciting and intimidating, so he is working hard to make a stressful process seamless and fun. He believes strongly in client education, arming you with information and up-to-date market insight that helps you make the best decisions possible. Knowing that his clients trust him enough to refer hin to friends and family is the most gratifying part of his job.

Spencer began his real estate career as a mortgage loan officer in the spring of 2001.

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$214,900 FOREST ACRES $211,500 TOWNES AT CARDINAL CREEK $211,275 IVYBROOKE $210,000 LANSDOWNE AT REMINGTON $209,900 FAIRVIEW POINTE $208,000 CHARTWELL ESTATES $207,500 WHITEHALL PLANTATION $207,175 WEEHAWKEN HILL $207,000 TOWNES AT RIVERWOOD FARM $206,000 LISMORE PARK $206,000 KALEDON ACRES $205,000 BRYSON MEADOWS $205,000 THE HOLLOWS $201,234 CEDAR COVE $200,000

$200,000 LOVE ESTATES $200,000 GRIFFIN PARK $199,900 ONEAL VILLAGE $199,900 TOWNES AT CARDINAL CREEK $199,426 STILLWOOD AT BELL’S CROSSING $198,000 KINGS CROSSING $198,000

$197,500 HAMMETT CROSSING $195,900 ONEAL VILLAGE $195,500

$195,000 POINTS NORTH $195,000 PLANTERS ROW $194,300 AUTUMN HILLS $191,500

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Real Estate News continued ness on these values. As he rose through the ranks, he gained experience by managing many office locations in the Carolinas for one of the largest mortgage lenders in the country Guaranteed Rate Mortgage, and eventually opened his own mortgage company Blue Water Mortgage, utilizing the skills he learned as a young loan officer combined with the experience he had as an upper-level manager. Spencer sold his mortgage company to pursue these interests which led him to a career with Cartera Commerce where he managed rewards and loyalty programs for a variety of Fortune 500 companies and medium-sized corporations, including major airlines and retailers.

Although his marketing career was rewarding, he missed the one-on-one relationships inherent in the mortgage industry. Giving this a lot of thought, he knew his next step should be in real estate sales.

Rhonda Kingen Joins the Simpsonville Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Rhonda Kingen has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate.

Prior to moving to the Upstate, Kingen lived in Orlando and Sarasota, Florida. For 25 years she prospered in a Fortune Global 500 company as a result of her strong work ethic, loyalty, and perseverance. Kingen then relocated to the Upstate area to fulfill her dream Kingen of living close to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she enjoys taking long walks and spending time. She feels privileged to be able to call this wonderful area her home.

“Rhonda’s sales background in printing and copying is unmatched. Now, her passion for perfection and work ethic will carry her through many years of success in the real estate industry,” said Matthew Thrift, Broker-In-Charge of the Simpsonville office. “Her cheerful smile can brighten any room. Her customers and clients will thoroughly enjoy working with her from that first smile to final handshake.”

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Patrick G. Head Joins the Augusta Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Patrick G. Head has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate.

A Greenville native, Head grew up in Cleveland Forest and attended Greenville High School. He is an avid outdoorsman. His true passion is being around people and helping them anyway he can and being in real estate affords him that opportunity on a daily Head basis.

“We are excited to have Patrick join the team. As a Greenville native, Patrick brings a high energy level and a strong local presence to the company,” said David Crigler, Broker-In-Charge of the Augusta Road office.

JOY Real Estate Announces Top Agents for the Month Craig Bailey, Managing Broker of JOY Real Estate, proudly announces the top performing agents for the Greenville area for the month of October 2017.

Listing Units: Victor Mattison Kelly Kellett Jo Singleton

Sales Units: Leah McGee Michael McGreevey Brenda Ledford

Listing Volume: Victor Mattison Jo Singleton Kelly Kellett

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The neighborhood will include sidewalks and one central park will provide green space for residents. In keeping with the Overbrook neighborhood, the exterior will be a well-appointed arts and crafts style with a modern open floor plan.

“There’s such a great demand for single-family homes downtown, and Overbrook felt like the perfect location for this kind of project. It’s maintenance-free living and suits the needs for many different types of buyers.” Said Kaser.

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James Austin

Mentor for individuals struggling with substance abuse “This is the first time I’ve had a chance to tell my whole story. There are a lot of things in my life that are just between me and God, things that I will go to the grave with.

But you know, to open up and just tell it – the whole thing. You know, there are times when you get to tell a part here, and a piece there, but a lot of times people won’t see how it all fits.”

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By Andrew Moore During a 2009 interview with the Greenville Journal, Rev. Vardrey Fleming, president of the West Greenville Neighborhood Association, was quoted as saying, “Within the next five years, I believe this neighborhood won’t be recognizable by those who once knew it.”

Many would argue that the reverend’s prediction has since come true.

The former mill community has experienced a wave of revitalization, with artists, galleries, restaurants, and other businesses moving in. And it continues today as city officials plan to spend $1.8 million over the next three years to provide a much-needed boost to the community’s transportation, housing, and recreation needs.

Despite impending improvements, many longtime residents in the Village of West Greenville remain wary of gentrification as redevelopment continues to fuel increasing rents, taxes, and property values.

That’s why Greenville-based consulting firm Openfields has launched New Media New South, a multimedia storytelling project that aims to connect those who are new to the community with existing residents and institutions.

“There is a heightened amount of energy in West Greenville due to revitalization and gentrification. In order for that energy to remain positive, there has to be a strong avenue of communication between the groups involved,” says Kathryn Ervin, project manager of New Media New South. “We’re trying to be that avenue by bringing people together and building a stronger sense of community.”

As part of the project, Ervin and a team of local volunteers spent this past summer interviewing and photographing residents of West Greenville. Now they’ve released an online archive of profiles that highlight public officials, religious leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people from the community. That includes Fleming, who has been pastor of West Greenville’s Bethel Bible Missionary Church since 1970.

“Our goal with these profiles is to celebrate and share the stories of longtime residents and newcomers in West Greenville,” Ervin says. “It took a lot of work, but I think they are an important first step to creating a cohesive narrative for this community.”

In addition to profiling residents, Ervin and her team consulted with local historian Don Koonce and numerous others throughout the community to publish an indepth timeline exploring the history of West Greenville, from the first phase of European developments in the 18th century to the modern revitalization of the area.

The team also collaborated with students at Legacy Early College High School and the Frazee Dream Center earlier this year to create a visual history of West Greenville. The paintings were displayed at the Warehouse Theatre from Sept. 22 to Oct. 8.

Openfields is currently looking to identify stakeholders across the Upstate to fund future projects for New Media New South.

“This project is much more than just a collection of profiles,” she says. “We’re also thinking about putting together some other things that can push our efforts forward and bring residents together. That may be a monthly dinner or something else. We really don’t know yet. Right now, we’re just trying to find someone who can carry this project forward and maintain it.

Luckily, there’s a lot of interest so far.”

Visit www.newmedianewsouth.com for more info on the group, their mission, and their story Mamie “Flamey” Davis

Poet and loving mother

“My philosophy is, yesterday is gone.

Tomorrow may never be mine.”

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Steve Pace

Owner of Pace Jewelers “We treat every customer with the utmost respect, whether they are spending $10 or $10,000.”

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April Whittington

Local barber, writer, and activist “Cutting hair for me is immediate gratification. A haircut can change your life. I am obsessed with men’s fashion. I love men’s clothes. When I look at men, I think, the least you can do for the community is have a nice haircut. I am all about women being liberated and being strong, and I do stand up for myself, but men… how are they going to be leaders if they don’t even have a good haircut? And that is what I say to them.”

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Sarah Ware West Greenville community member.

One of the first African-American women to work in a factory after desegregation.

Words by Kathyrn Ervin

Sarah, you are 94 and your birthday is coming up!

In December, if I live to see it. I thank the Lord. I ask the Lord, when I get to where I can’t do for myself… He knows.

Tell me a little bit about growing up in West Greenville.

Well, I lived in Anderson County. But my momma worked over here and stayed over in town. We would walk over from Anderson County on the weekends. ...

That was a long piece, a long way walking. That sticks out in my mind, how we walked so much. My daddy died when I was little, and I don’t know anything about him. But she raised us two girls. I was the oldest; my sister’s name was Janie. She passed away 50 years ago.

When you were here in West Greenville while your mom was working, where did you stay?

We lived on Pack Street, just down the street. Here in West Greenville. The house we lived in was just like this one (my current house) but it had two sides.

Can you imagine that? There were a lot of people in and out. We made it. We made it. West Greenville has changed a lot. A real lot. It used to be filled with those housed on Julian Street. There used to be fields all around where houses are now.

What did your mom do growing up?

She worked at a boarding house on Woodside. It was the Woodside Boarding House. She would walk to work every day, and now we can’t even walk to the end of the street. We would go to work with her when school was out. She had to clean up the rooms and cook. The Todds ran the boarding house. I can’t think of their first names. We used to go there and make up the beds and clean the bathrooms. She worked there until she died. That was a long time. My momma was a really good cook. She cooked really different than I did. I always think about the real good chicken dressing she could make. Macaroni. Cakes. She’d make these pound cakes, strawberry cakes. All kinds of cakes.

So when did you make the transition to living in Greenville full time?

“ The first job I got sewing, that was the first factory that opened up, you know, for blacks to work in.

I prayed about that job, and I got it and loved it.”

my aunt and uncle; they lived in Anderson. They knew my husband’s people. That is how I got acquainted with him. He used to live down in Easley and walk into Greenville for a job on the weekend. And he would come by my house. Believe it or not, I would run and hide from him. I just didn’t like him. Ended up marrying him. When he came by, I used to tell my momma or sister to tell him I wasn’t there. I had a good many boys come by to see me – not a whole lot – but he kept insisting and just kept coming by. He was a real good person. … He passed away in 1980. He was a minister for more than 15 years, the pastor of Golden Grove in Travelers Rest for 15 years.

Tell me about your life together with Robert.

He was in the Army first. We went together for about two or three years, and I remember we got married at home, the one down on Pack Street.

So as soon as you got married, Robert went into the Army?

Well, my mom was born in Anderson, and I was born in Anderson, and I came to Greenville when I was about 12.

Yes, World War II. He was stationed at Fort Bragg and stayed there all his time. He was away two years; came back in ’45. Then he worked in the funeral home and was a pastor until he passed.

And how did you end up on Doe Street?

Tell me about your family.

I married my husband, Robert Ware, in 1943. We stayed in Easley for about a year, and then we moved back to Greenville. We’ve been here ever since. I met him through

We had five children: Robert Jr., Barbara Jean, Calvin, Kenneth, and Sherrilyn. Kenneth was a boy that we raised who was just one of the family. That was my husband’s

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“ When we first moved here, they said it was the worst place to live.

But I have been here all my life, and I don’t want to go anywhere.”

niece’s son, and she wasn’t taking care of them. So we took him in, and someone took the other ones. She had them, but just wasn’t taking care of them. My baby girl, Sherrilyn, was the youngest. She passed away in 2015.

She was diagnosed with cancer. She didn’t live two years after that. They all went to the West Greenville school and then to Sterling.

So let’s back up. What was it like to grow up here in West Greenville?

Well, you know, they say West Greenville is a rough place to stay, but I’ve never had any trouble. When we first moved here, they said it was the worst place to live.

But I have been here all my life, and I don’t want to go anywhere. It sure was different when I was growing up.

Just mostly fields back then. For me, it has been a nice place to live. I remember, my husband bought a lot in Nicholtown, and we were going to build out there, but when we got to talking about building out there, I told him I didn’t want to move. So we ended up selling the lot to somebody.

Tell me more about the changes that have taken place.

I have known Rev. Fleming a long time. When he first came over here, he went to different churches and reached out to everybody. He did a lot for West Greenville.

When I was coming up, all the peoples around here was just real close, you know, with everybody. Everybody knew everybody. It’s not that way now. I don’t have a lot; I don’t see them much. I used to have neighbors that we would go out on the porch and holler at one another, talk to each other.

After you were married, and starting your family, what was your life like?

I didn’t go to high school. I hated that. I had to drop out to help my momma. I was hard on her back then.

When we were growing up, my sister, she would do the cooking and I would do the cleaning. I never did like to cook, but I had to cook after I had a family. I worked too. The first job I had, I worked in a factory making dresses. I worked there for 12 years. I never can think of the name of it. … I sewed zippers in dresses. They went out of business. When I left there, I went to [a factory] and they made sleeping bags and I zipped zippers in there. …

The first job I got sewing, that was the first factory that opened up, you know, for blacks to work in. I prayed about that job, and I got it and loved it. I had wanted a factory job. And I prayed that I would get it, and I did. I was hired the first year they started hiring African Americans.

That sounds very busy.

I don’t like sitting around, getting wore out. I was workin’ and raising my babes too. I had this lady who would care for them, and she was like a mother to them. That was good, because it is hard to get people sometimes to watch your children and take care of them. After I retired from work, I worked in housekeeping and kept the children for the Ashemores. He was a lawyer. Her name was Laura. And then I worked for the McDonalds, doing housekeeping. They didn’t have any children. He had polio when he was younger and it left him in poor health. I love to stay busy.

What was it like living in “mill country”?

My daughter had a daughter who worked in the mill.

I liked sewing at that time. It was OK. You know, I never confronted a lot of hateful people. You know, back then, we couldn’t go and eat in certain places, but at that time it didn’t bother me. I think the Civil Rights Movement was good because it brought us closer together and made us better people. And, you know, we all have differences of opinion, but there is nothing like being together, loving people. I never thought about hating people. If we work together, we can do a whole lot.

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Alex George

Owner of GB&D “I like dialogue, which is why the kitchen is open. I like hearing from the customers to see whether there is anything I can do to make their experience better. You can see us back there having a good time. Sometimes, we are a little too rowdy, but it is just because we love what we are doing.�

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Head coach of Greenville Boxing Club, Center for Educational Equity “Most summer camps operate with government funding and might have resources to go swimming or skating, go watch movies, but our focus is going to be on work ethic, academic drills, fitness drills. We have a football camp, and we keep them moving in a more disciplined manner. We are training them to be better students by giving them few opportunities to cut up.

If you can give seven weeks of your time to a strict program like this, you’re going to be serious about advancing your education.

We do not lower our standards to accommodate students who cannot meet our expectations and rules for behavior.”

Emily Pence

Local business owner and founder of Sixpence Salon and Spa “I love all the local business owners; they are all so supportive.

I have worked with community programs for teenage girls and do a fashion show for Safe Harbor; donations from our older line of products go to them as well. I am also working on contracting some of the women from Safe Harbor as hair models in exchange for discounted prices for them.

The revitalization of the area reminds me a lot of Charleston, and I am looking forward to more businesses moving in.”

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Imagination Knows More The background of our community storytelling project and an invitation to contribute

By Grady Powell This summer, a small team at Openfields initiated an effort under the leadership of Kathryn Ervin – an artist, educator, and entrepreneur – to learn more about the community where we work, West Greenville, and to share what we learned with others.

Immediately after Openfields relocated to the Village of West Greenville in early 2017, we became conscious of the way the community is changing. We caught the buzz of new restaurants and retail shops. We worried that some people were being pushed out and didn’t feel welcome in the neighborhood. We felt the awkward tension caused by the sharp disparities of class and race meeting in close proximity.

What we saw raised a lot of questions.

What is the history and character of this community? How is our work affecting others? Who understands what West Greenville is all about? I met a lot of interesting people in Village Grind and wondered how they would answer these same questions.

We imagined there was a way for all of us to gain a deeper appreciation for what West Greenville has been, and is now, so we might see more clearly the role we should play in the future.

With the support of Furman University interns Kali Llano and Jay Watson and youth from Mill Village Farms and Legacy Charter School, we took a step to open up a conversation.

Kathryn and the team conducted interviews and photo shoots with over 20 members of the community and consulted with experts on the history of Greenville. Some people were new to West Greenville. Some grew up here and have watched the community change. Neighborhood youth expressed their experiences through a series of art projects.

In this Greenville Journal feature, we share several of those stories. More stories, along with a visual history of West Greenville, images of student artwork, and facts about how the community is developing, are available on our website, newmedianewsouth.com.

We’re especially proud that many of the people featured on our site joined us at an exhibit hosted during The Warehouse Theatre’s production of “Clybourne Park” to express their appreciation for the project.

So what do we hope is the outcome?

When any community changes, our culture is quick to identify the winners and losers. Stories are often written to evoke sympathy for someone who is suffering or elation for someone who is succeeding. In both cases, the complexities of the lives of the people involved are flattened to either promote social justice or celebrate economic progress. Most people I know want both justice and progress, but as a society we struggle to imagine how they can be realized together.

Fortunately, what we read, and what we see, isn’t the full story.

In his essay “Imagination in Place,” Wendell Berry writes: “[If] you want to write a whole story about whole people – living souls … you must reach for a reality that is inaccessible merely to observation or perception but that also requires imagination, for imagination knows more than the eye sees…”

How can we reach beyond what we see?

It is the work of artists and storytellers to challenge our social imagination, to help us perceive deeper realities and envision possible futures currently beyond our grasp.

Without these experiences, it will be hard to see anything but an “inevitable” future for West Greenville in which winners and losers fight it out, but are powerless to create something new.

In 2018, Openfields will work with Greenville’s Network for Southern Economic Mobility (NSEM) and Community Journals to empower artists, photographers, and designers to broaden our imagination to the current realities and the yet-to-be-imagined possibilities of communities throughout Greenville County. If you are interested in contributing to the project, or joining us for a community dinner, we would love to hear from you.

Grady Powell is the founder and CEO of Openfields, a social innovation consulting firm based in Greenville. Openfields currently helps facilitate Greenville’s Network for Southern Economic Mobility (NSEM) team, a group working to improve education and employment outcomes for youth throughout Greenville County. Grady is a graduate of Furman University, where he studied economics and ran cross-country. He is married to Sarah (a Greenville native), the father of three young children, and a member of Village Church. He can be reached at grady@openfields.com.

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ARTS & CULTURE CHARIS JACKSON BARRIOS EXPLORES THE COMIC SIDE OF RELATIONSHIPS page

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Charis Jackson Barrios’ artwork doesn’t hang on walls – it lives online EMILY PIETRAS | ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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From a young age, Charis Jackson Barrios was fascinated with the concept of storytelling through drawings.

Watching cartoons and reading comics were not just entertaining childhood pastimes; they were central in shaping her early artistic interests and aspirations.

“As soon as I realized I could grow up and do this for a living, no one could tell me otherwise,” Jackson Barrios says. “I would watch the special features of Disney movies where the artists would show how they draw the characters. I would follow each step in detail. I would ask my mom to drop me off at Books-A-Million and sit in the comics section and read volumes at a time.”

Jackson Barrios is a graduate of the S.C. Governor’s School of Arts & Humanities and The Cooper Union in New York City, but she didn’t always experience an educational environment that was conducive to honing her artistic passion. Her middle school art classes, for instance, were held in an abandoned girl’s locker room.

“There were no windows. The paint was peeling off the wall from moisture, and I would work on my art projects in a dripping shower stall,” Jackson Barrios recalls. Her experiences at the Governor’s School and The Cooper Union, she says, “were invaluable in my artistic development and instrumental in my awareness of the importance of an arts education.”

Jackson Barrios bought her first drawing tablet at age 12, and since then her primary focus has been on creating art that lives digitally, an interest likely influenced by growing up in the internet age. “I never wanted my art to be in a gallery or a museum. I wanted it on a screen. Big screen, little screen, any screen,” she says. “Even now, printing my art and hanging it on a wall seems strange to me. I want my work to be as easily accessible as the internet is, so I continue to make work that is native to iPhones, tablets, and laptops.”

Jackson Barrios’ art, whether it’s drawings, animation, or comics, often examines relationships – both with others and oneself. “Really what it is is that I like telling stories, and every story is really about relationships,” she says. “I think the connections we have with others and how connected we are with ourselves are at the core of being a human being. We identify ourselves by stories.

We live our lives by the stories we tell and by the stories we believe. Relationships and their stories shape every part of our lives.”

Those concepts are explored in Jackson Barrios’ comics series called “Thoughts + Feels,” which she started in April 2017. “[The comics are] about the relationship my heart and brain have with each other. They work through issues together and have cute moments,” she says. “At the time, I was getting over a romantic disappointment.

I made the comics to tell myself it’s OK and accept the feelings I had at the time. The comics also go back to the

“I never wanted my art to be in a gallery or a museum. I wanted it on a screen.

Big screen, little screen, any screen.”

–Charis Jackson Barrios

Illustration by Brandon Fellow Charis Jackson Barrios. Photo by Will Crooks.

idea of relationships in general and what makes a healthy relationship, whether it’s romantic or not.”

The positive reception for “Thoughts + Feels” has given Jackson Barrios the opportunity to grow her artistic platform online, especially via her Instagram page, @charisjb, which currently has 15,000 followers. She also recently launched an online store that carries enamel pins, a comic book, postcards, and a journal based on the series.

“You have to find the platform that works best for what you do, and you have to be consistent with it. With social media, it’s all about using the platform to your advantage, and honing in on that specific thing that you do,” Jackson Barrios says of building an online audience. “People go

on social media to engage with content that adds some kind of value to their lives. They want something that’s entertaining, inspiring, funny, or aesthetically pleasing.”

Jackson Barrios, who in August was named a 2017-18 Brandon Fellow at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts, hopes to use the opportunity to connect with local artists and the growing arts community in Greenville.

“The GCCA is a great environment to be in. I’ve been able to work in my studio space on a daily basis to make new projects and work on my portfolio,” she says. “The Fellowship is a great jumping off point as a young artist beginning to navigate my career. This experience is something I’m so grateful for.”

NOT ALL GREAT CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN AROUND THE TABLE.

Celebrate the art of conversation at the GCMA. Nine new exhibitions opened this month, ensuring plenty to talk about!

NOW OPEN:

CONTINUING ON VIEW:

Sidney Dickinson: A Connecticut Yankee in King Cotton’s Court

Grainger McKoy through December 31

Impressionism and the South Expressionism and the South Every Picture Tells a Story Jamie Wyeth

Stephen Scott Young: Veterans through December 31 Craig Crawford: Stranger Things through January 21, 2018

Jasper Johns: What’s the Meaning of This?

Andrew Wyeth: Recent Gifts, Loans, and Selections from The Greenville Collection presented by United Community Bank David Drake: The Greenville Collection Bryan Collier: Dave the Potter

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(left to right) Eliana Marianes as Macy and Amanda Sox as Jen in “The Cake.” Photo provided by the Warehouse Theatre

ABOVE THE SURFACE

Warehouse Theatre’s ‘The Cake’ goes beyond right versus left and red versus blue EMILY PIETRAS | ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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It would be difficult to find a contemporary play that embodies the current culture wars more precisely than “The Cake,” written by “This Is Us” producer and writer Bekah Brunstetter.

In the play, New York transplant Jen is returning to her North Carolina hometown for her dream wedding, and she asks her late mother’s best friend, Della, a baker, to make her wedding cake. There’s just one problem with that arrangement: Jen is marrying a woman, and Della is a conservative Christian who opposes gay marriage. Guided by her faith, Della declines Jen’s request.

It’s a storyline that closely parallels the circumstances surrounding the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. In that case, a Denver-based baker, Jack Phillips, refused to bake a wedding cake for Charlie Craig and David Mullins on the grounds of his religious beliefs. The couple filed a complaint under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the case, Craig v. Masterpiece Cakeshop, was ruled

in their favor. The Colorado Supreme Court later upheld the ruling, leading Phillips to petition the Supreme Court.

Although “The Cake” explores this contentious issue that many already have strong opinions on, it avoids becoming a sanctimonious diatribe that praises one side while condemning the other. Part of that lies in Brunstetter’s deft ability to write her characters – Della; her husband, Tim; Jen; and her fiancé, Macy – as fully fleshed-out human beings, rather than as stereotypical caricatures who represent a black-and-white version of right and wrong.

“It’s not preaching one side and is examining these four human beings,” says Mimi Wyche, who plays Della.

“If it had been written in any different way, I don’t think I would have wanted to be a part of it,” says director Kerrie Seymour. “I’m not interested in saying, ‘Oh, you’re different from me, so therefore you are the villain.’ There’s no growth in that.”

She adds, “I feel like regardless of where you’re coming from as you walk into the theater, you will see your best traits and your flaws in each person.”

Amanda Sox, who plays Jen, shares that

sentiment. “No matter what you come in as, how you identify or see yourself, I think you will find qualities of these characters in yourself – some good, some bad,” she says.

For Sox and Wyche, being able to extract something from their characters they could connect with was essential.

“Part of the struggle that she [Jen] faces is not just her conservative background being in opposition to homosexuality. It is also this double layer of what a lot of people in my generation grew up within the church of the purity movement,” Sox says.

“There’s this underlying theme through the play, from my perspective of playing this character, of choice and feeling free to choose. And while I wouldn’t label myself as gay, the way that I found an in was a personal experience of not feeling free to choose sexually. I come from a very similar background as Jen, so for me, I could place that really easily, so that was kind of my jumping off point.”

For Wyche, “The Cake” is an effective exploration of the issue it contends with because instead of demanding that people change their minds, it instead “asks the question very skillfully of how we move

forward toward each other.”

“By the end of this play, everyone has made a step toward each other,” Seymour says. “Della doesn’t go and say, ‘I want to register as a Democrat.’ That’s not how it ends. But what does happen is she takes a step toward Macy. Her husband takes a step toward her. Jen takes a step toward herself. Everyone is just 3 feet closer.

There’s still a chasm there, but they’re a little closer.”

In the end, Seymour says, the play is ultimately an exploration of something universal.

“It’s a play about love, just learning and getting a better understanding of what it is,” she says. “The relationships that are explored are homosexual, heterosexual, interpersonal with no romantic connotation. … It’s all different kinds of love and how you navigate it.”

“THE CAKE” WHERE The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St. WHEN Dec. 1–17, times vary TICKETS $30 INFO warehousetheatre.com

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Younts Center for Performing Arts The Ball Brothers Christmas Concert Dec. 1 ~ 409-1050 Metropolitan Arts Council First Friday Dec. 1 ~ 467-3000 International Ballet The Nutcracker Dec. 1-3 ~ 467-3000 The Warehouse Theatre The Cake Dec. 1-17 ~ 467-3000 Metro. Arts Council @ Centre Stage Works by Elizabeth & Tim Speaker Dec. 1 ~ Jan. 7 ~ 233-6733 SC Children’s Theatre Santa Claus: A New Musical Dec. 2-10 ~ 467-3000 Carolina Youth Symphony Holiday Concert Dec. 3 ~ 326-5490

“We all have something inside of us that needs to be fed. In this case, it’s music.” Rob Colletti

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Hernando Umana, left, and Rob Colletti, right, in “School of Rock.” Photo by Matthew Murphy

THE SONG REMAINS SORTA THE SAME The kid-driven ‘School of Rock’ is a celebration of the transformational power of music CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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The 2003 film “School of Rock” is all about Jack Black. The 2015 Broadway adaptation, however, is all about the kids.

And that’s OK with Rob Colletti, the actor who plays Dewey Finn, the wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher that Black portrayed in the film. “The movie was a Jack Black comedy vehicle,” Colletti said. “Yes, the Dewey Finn character is there and he facilitates and moves the action forward, but the journey the audience really cares about is of the children.”

For those who need a “School of Rock” refresher, let’s just say rocker Dewey is down on his luck. First, he gets kicked out of No Vacancy, a band he founded, a few weeks before a Battle of the Bands competition. Then, his best friend and roommate Ned tells him that he needs to start paying rent or he’ll have to leave. To make rent, he poses as Ned, a substitute teacher, and

takes a job at a hoity-toity private school.

When Dewey hears them play in music class, he hatches a plan to teach them how to rock and have them compete in the Battle of the Bands against his former band.

The key to the plan is having the kids transfer their musical talent from the classical stuff they had been playing to rock without the adults in their lives finding out.

For Colletti, “School of Rock” is rooted in the transformational power of music.

“It shows audiences of any age the power of music and how it can change your life,” Colletti said. “In a world where we get caught up with wanting to succeed and make money, we forget about what makes us happy on an intrinsic level. We all have something inside of us that needs to be fed.

In this case, it’s music. But we all have that thing that is part of our soul that we can’t deny because it makes us the happiest.”

Instead of playing classic rock songs like they did in the film, the kids get to show their talent by playing original compositions

by Andrew Lloyd Webber. “Andrew Lloyd Webber is part of every musical genre. His music-writing capabilities are so transcendent,” Colletti said. “The music of ‘School of Rock’ is so spectacular. Personally, I believe a few songs are as good as he’s ever written.”

And while the children are a bigger part of the musical, that doesn’t mean Colletti’s character gets short shrift. Dewey is on stage for all but about 10 to 12 minutes out of a two-and-a-half hour show.

“It’s by far the most difficult role I’ve every played,” he said. In fact, he’s only contracted to do five shows a week to give his voice and body a chance to rest. The audition process was grueling as well. He had to work with a vocal coach and personal trainer for months to ensure he could handle the demands of the role.

But Colletti, although he’s the adult lead, knows the central focus is on the students and the music. He said, “I don’t know of another show that empowers children the way that this show does.”

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HOLIDAY The star of ‘Santa Claus: A New Musical’ may be familiar, but the music isn’t VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

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When it comes to Christmas-related performances, actor Lee O. Smith may be the most qualified to star as the title character in the South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s production of “Santa Claus: A New Musical.” Not only has he donned the red cap and shiny boots of Kris Kringle before, but he also may just have the holiday equivalent of a hat trick.

“I’ve done what I consider the Christmas trifecta,” Smith says with a laugh.

“I’ve played Frosty the Snowman. I’ve been Ebenezer Scrooge, and I’ve been Santa Claus. So Christmas is definitely my time of year.”

“This is really great music, all original, and it has the Christmas vibe to it, but it’s very upbeat and has a lot of rock ‘n’ roll in it. I don’t know if I’ve ever done a musical with this much guitar in it before.”

Lee O. Smith

were the songs. This is really great music, all original and it has the Christmas vibe to it, but it’s very upbeat and has a lot of rock ‘n’ roll in it. I don’t know if I’ve ever done a musical with this much guitar in it before.”

The plot is a bit of a twist on the traditional Christmas story as well. Smith’s Santa Claus has been doing his job for 1,000 years, and it’s time for him to retire.

But in order to do that, he’s got to find a replacement, which is where the very reluctant Nick (played by Jonathan Kilpat-

Lee Smith as Santa Claus. Photo by Will Crooks

When it comes to Smith’s St. Nick, people might recognize the character, but if they’re expecting a collection of the same old Christmas carols in this musical, they’re in for a shock. “Santa Claus: A New Musical” features 10 original songs that favor rock ‘n’ roll far more than sedate standards – and not “Jingle Bell Rock,” either. The opening tune, “Christmas Eve,” is a dead ringer for a Green Day song.

“The part got my attention, just because I’d played him before,” says Smith, who lives in Columbia. “I thought I could qualify. But what made me want to audition

rick) and his daughter, Beatrice (played

by Ella Newton), come into play.

“It’s very interesting, and in a strange way it’s kind of timely,” Smith says of the story, “because everything’s getting upgraded in the 21st century. It’s time for the old Santa to retire and bring in a new Santa. And he’s looking forward to having a little time off because it’s a demanding job, even if it’s a fulfilling one. So he brings in a new recruit based on a gut feeling he has.”

But this recruit is having some trouble adjusting to his new role. “Nick’s

daughter really believes in him and wants him to be the new Santa Claus, but he’s still not fully convinced that he can do the job,” Smith says. “He has to go through some trials and tribulations before he gets it together, and whether he pulls it off or not, people will just have to buy their ticket and find out.”

Smith has been working in the Columbia Children’s Theatre for years, and he also had a long career in children’s television, playing a character called Burglar Bob on a show called “Deputy Billy & Friends” for 10 years. So he knows family entertainment when he sees it.

“I think this is a production that will be around for a long time,” he says. “They’ll have to call it something different eventually, because it’s called ‘A New Musical.’

Somewhere down the line, they’ll have to change the name.”

As Smith rides back and forth from Columbia to Greenville for rehearsals, listening to the songs and getting his lines down, he’s discovered that “Santa Claus” is a rare kid-oriented production where both parents and children can enjoy themselves.

“I don’t think it’s limited to kids at all,” he says. “I think the adults will enjoy it as much as the kids, if not more, especially the music. They’re not expecting music like this. A lot of these songs sound like the artists they like, and the songs just keep on coming. Kids will definitely love it, but parents will be pleasantly surprised, and they should give it a chance.”

“SANTA CLAUS: A NEW MUSICAL” WHEN Dec. 2–3, 8–10; times vary WHERE The Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St. TICKETS $18–$27 INFO 864-467-3000, peacecenter.org

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DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO DREAM GLOW Lyric Theatre alum Felipe Bombonato moves to a bigger stage bonato, whose first professional leading role was as Judas in GLOW’s 2013 proFor its 2018 summer festival season, duction of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Since GLOW Lyric Theatre promises to “de- then, Bombonato has toured the country mand the right to dream” through the in “Man of La Mancha” and “Cats,” and he production of three shows: “Hamilton” is now truly living his dream as a chorus creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The member of the “Les Miserables” national Heights”; Beethoven’s only opera, “Fide- tour. A decade ago, he played Jean Valjean lio”; and the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, in his high school’s production and be“HMS Pinafore.” came entranced by the story of love and “This season is about the hope that we redemption. can build a community where everyone “I just celebrated my 10-year reunion, has a chance to realize their dreams,” says and it was fun to go back,” Bombonato Jenna Tamisiea, GLOW’s artistic director. said in a recent telephone interview. “PeoTamisiea is familiar with seeing dreams ple would ask, ‘What are you doing?’ and Felipe Bombonato in the 2013 GLOW Lyric Theatre production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” realized. Now in its eighth season, GLOW I’d say, ‘I’m going to be doing the national Photo provided has grown its audience, increased its sum- tour of ‘Les Miz,’ the show that got me to mer season to three shows performed in want to do this profession!’ I’m very grate- to be there with such amazing people and back to Greenville and basically educate the people who were on tour with him a very good company.” repertory, and seen former cast members ful and counting my blessings.”

He also fell in love with the city. “I feel about this city so that they also fell in love Born in Brazil but raised in Gainesville, Fla., Bom- really connected to Main Street and every- with it.”

“They allowed me to dream in that way,” bonato first met Tamisiea thing you can do there,” he said.

When he returned to town with “Les Bombonato said of his GLOW experience. when they both performed at Flat Rock Playhouse Miserables” earlier this month, he said he “They really let us make art and have in Flat Rock, N.C. They felt like he was home again. “I felt like a something that meant something. Having became friends and, ul- super fan of Greenville because I was tell- that right to dream – I think that‘s really Jenna Tamisiea, artistic director, GLOW Lyric Theatre timately, Tamisiea asked ing everybody, ‘We need to go here; we important, and it’s a big part of GLOW.” He paused, and then added, “They glow need to do this,’” he said. him to work for GLOW. The tour’s stop in Greenville was also like stars, if I can be that cheesy.” explode onto the national scene. Perhaps “He is what I would call a true crossGLOW Lyric Theatre’s 2018 Summer its most notable alum is Chris Lee, who over artist, in that he had done some op- memorable because Bombonato’s high currently plays the dual role of Lafayette era in college, but then he leaned a little school drama teacher – the one who first in- Festival Season runs July 20 through Aug. and Jefferson in the Chicago production bit more toward musical theater,” Tamis- troduced him to “Les Miserables” – drove 5 at the Warehouse Theatre. Tickets go on of “Hamilton.” iea says. “So I thought he might be a good from Atlanta to see the show. “He’s like fam- sale Dec. 1. For more information, visit “We want [Greenville] to be nationally fit for what we do, because we’re always ily, like a father to me. It was the highlight of glowlyric.com. recognized for the arts that we have here, needing people that can cross those two my tour so far,” Bombonato said.

“It’s really lovely to see people that and part of how we do that at GLOW is boundaries.”

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an we eat sweet potatoes raw?”

That was one of the questions asked at a recent 10-course pop-up dinner introducing chef David Porras to the Greenville community and the type of cuisine he’ll be serving up at his forthcoming restaurant, Oak Hill Café.

(By the way the answer is, yes, unlike regular potatoes, you can eat sweet potatoes raw.)

During the dinner, the Costa Rica native Porras served a dish of diced orange sweet potatoes, sous-vided for eight hours at 125 degrees, with dehydrated sheets of purple sweet potatoes and grapefruit. The potatoes developed the texture of a beef tartare, but maintained the flavor of the sweet vegetable and a hint of butter and salt.

It’s this type of experimental gastronomy Porras and his business partner, Lori Nelsen, a lab manager at Furman University in the earth and environmental sciences/sustainability sciences department, will showcase at Oak Hill Café, a new breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant slated to open this spring in the Cherrydale area.

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feast Located at 2510 Poinsett Highway near Hakim Rugs, Oak Hill Café will occupy two floors – 2,356 square feet downstairs and 788 square feet upstairs. The top floor will likely be used for private dining space and additional seating.

The acre behind the restaurant will be turned into a garden from which Porras will source much of his ingredients. The garden will be designed and maintained by Chris Miller (That Garden Guy) and Aaron von Frank (Tyrant Farms).

Nelsen says the garden will showcase Miller’s and von Frank’s creativity in terms of what can be grown in South Carolina using permaculture techniques. For instance, von Frank successfully grew a dwarf variety of bananas at Tyrant Farms, a feat that required a significant amount of effort.

She also says they’ve already registered as a farm and are currently applying for farm programs and grants.

Porras, who trained in Spain under Michelin-starred chefs, moved to the United States seven years ago. He arrived in Greenville this summer because his wife recently took a position at Furman University. It was at one such school event that he and Nelsen first crossed paths.

After discovering their mutual love for “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen” – a must-read guide for those who want to understand the science behind what they eat – Nelsen and Porras began working toward the goal of opening a hyperlocal farm-to-table restaurant.

“We’re both chemistry geeks about food,” Nelsen says.

She says the priority is to treat the food with respect and understand where the food comes from and how it’s grown.

“There are other farm-to-table restaurants in Greenville, but we want to be hyperlocal, and grow food right on property and make it so fresh,” Nelsen says.

Porras owns more than 500 cookbooks and is a perpetual student. He’s constantly experimenting and pushing the boundaries. Yet, when it comes to cooking, Porras admits it doesn’t have to be complicated. “Simplicity is the key in the kitchen,” he says.

The end result: dishes that look like works of art. “Plating is how you express yourself,” Porras says.

He plans to work with the farmers to gain inspiration for his menus. “I want people who work with us to learn more than I know, and I don’t know anything,” he says.

Nelsen says the goal is to make the restaurant an experimental kitchen for dinner, especially on Saturday nights when the menu will have only a chef’s tasting option.

As for breakfast and lunch, the menu will be more traditional – eggs, fresh fruit, granola, pancakes, soups, salads, and sandwiches – but will feature Porras’ Costa Rican influences.

Of course, everything will be seasonal and locally sourced.

“There will be no tomatoes on sandwiches in the winter if we don’t have them,” Nelsen says.

• Facing page, snack of scallion, eggplant, and rosemary (Clockwise from top left) • Business partners Lori Nelsen (left) and chef David Porras plan to open Oak Hill Café in the spring.

• Fresh artisan bread and pastries will be staples of the new cafe.

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DEC. 2

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Village Holiday Market at The Mill The Village Holiday Market will be yet another fun chance to shop for local goods around the holiday season for friends and family. There will be 30 featured vendors from the Village and local neighborhoods, and there will also be food trucks for lunch. The event will held be on the lawn at Brandon Mill, but if weather is an issue, the event will move inside. “Our neighborhood is becoming famous for its strong community and collaborative spirit,” says Jarrett Lucero, one of the event organizers. “What better way to celebrate this and the holidays than shopping for locally crafted items from your own backyard?” This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Village of West Greenville and its many artists and crafters. –Sara Pearce

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Swamp Rabbit Holiday Flea Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery will hold two festive holiday makers markets this year on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 16. The event will showcase wares from over 40 local artists and crafters, including vintage finds, upcycled home goods, handcrafted jewelry, reclaimed wooden pieces, gifts for dog lovers, hand-poured candles, artisan foods, and many other locally made items. The Holiday Flea events are a wonderful chance to support local artists and crafters, shop for the holidays, and enjoy food from Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery. –Sara Pearce

Find your joy.

Surround you and yours with our festive small-town spirit, starting with our annual Christmas Parade and Twilight Tour on December 2nd in downtown Brevard.

Find a complete list of special holiday events at visitwaterfalls.com or call (800) 648-4523.

WHEN Saturday, Dec. 2, and Dec. 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

WHERE Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Road ADMISSION Free INFO swamprabbitcafe.com

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Rotary Club of North Greenville

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WELCOME TO THE SUPER RAFFLE!

One ticket for the Super Raffle qualifies you for 52 chances to win – one drawing each week. Selling 1000 tickets at $50 each through December 31. Beginning in January, 2018 we will have drawings each Friday (52 weeks of prizes).

Rotary of North Greenville is a collection of business and civic leaders from Greenville, SC who are endeavoring to make our community and our world a better place through service.

The Rotary International motto is “Service Above Self” and we seek to embody that ideal.

Prizes provided by: Oil & Vinegar • Vintage Now Modern • Southern Tide • Martin Nursery • Anytime Fitness (Greer) RE/Max Moves – Michelle Roberts • Shannon Harvey Allstate • 4M Property Mgmt • AC Experts Mallard & Moore PA • Linda Long Travel • National Institute of Collaborative Healthcare • Pedal Chic Mast General Store • Craig Gaulden Davis • DP3 Architects • Lanier Roofing • Christophillis Law Mt. Vista Capital • Sabina Cavalli Photography • CompuGeeks • Crooked Roads Surface Design Mary’s Vintage Collections • Instant Imprints • Angela Mentink, Licensed Acupuncturist Sirius Realty Capital • Greenville Comedy Zone • Terry Ann’s Salon • Coffee Underground Kilwin’s Chocolates • Reeds Jewelers • Joe’s Place • Bonitz Flooring • Sargent Pest Solutions Plus, Inc. • Greater Homes of the Upstate • Thrive Business • Massage Envy (downtown G’ville) Need not be present to win. Winner is invited to be our guest for lunch at The Poinsett Club the following week. All proceeds will go towards the North Greenville Rotary Club Foundation. Annual earnings from the foundation are given to local charities.

Holiday Page Pairings M. Judson Booksellers will host a holiday edition of their Page Pairings event on Dec. 7. Page Pairings is a book-inspired wine tasting where books and wines are paired together because they share the same quality and themes. Admission includes the wine tasting and a choice of one of the event’s featured books. The holiday event will include appearances from guest authors Brock Adams, Scott Gould, Kathleen Nalley, Ron Rash, Susan Rivers, and George Singleton. They will have their latest works on sale and be available to sign copies and answer questions. –Sara Pearce

WHEN Thursday, Dec. 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

WHERE M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St. ADMISSION $30 INFO mjudsonbooks.com/calendar/2017/12/7/page-pairings

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2017 Annual Student Exhibit

Greenville Technical College Benson Campus Galleries 2522 Locust Hill Road (Highway 290), Taylors The department of visual arts at Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus is pleased to announce the 2017 Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibit, on view Oct. 30–Dec. 1. The gallery has on display all fine and applied art disciplines taught as part of the visual arts curriculum. This year’s juror, Katya Cohen, received her BFA in printmaking from Syracuse University in 1985 and her MFA in printmaking from the University of Georgia in 1988. Cohen has taught printmaking and drawing at schools throughout the Upstate including the Greenville County Museum School of Arts, Anderson University, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Cohen is a founding member of Greenville’s Contemporary Print Collective. gvltec.edu/dva/ FRI

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RMHCC Holiday Gala

TD Convention Center 1 Exposition Drive 6 p.m. $175 Now in its 18th year, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas’ Signature Black Tie Holiday Gala, presented by Soul Yoga, has become one of Greenville’s premier Christmas parties. This year will invite attendees to experience the culture of Greece for an evening of friends, family, giving, delectable foods, dancing, and celebrating all in support of keeping families close to their critically ill or injured child. rmhc-carolinas.org CONCERT

Jon Stickley Trio

The Spinning Jenny 107 Cannon St., Greer 8 p.m. $10 adv., $13 day of show The Jon Stickley Trio will perform at The Spinning Jenny with special guest Jacob Johnson.

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International Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” school performance

International Ballet Peace Center Concert Hall 300 S. Main St. 10:30-11:45 a.m. | $10 International Ballet brings the classic Nutcracker story to life for young children and students in its school performance. This one-hour production will feature all the classic characters and follow Clara on her dream journey with a magical Nutcracker prince. Witness as he defeats the evil Mouse King and takes her through a beautiful land of snow to a parade of nations in the Land of the Sweets. Includes brief intermission and on-stage Q&A after the performance.

864-879-9404 internationalballetsc.org/nutcracker-curriculum info@internationalballetsc.org SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Tree Lighting Celebration

Haywood Mall 700 Haywood Road 4-9 p.m. | FREE To welcome the holiday season, shoppers can attend the larger-than-life tree lighting celebration. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, local food, a kid’s zone, and more while experiencing the magic when Santa arrives at 8:30 p.m. to light a 30-foot tree. bit.ly/TreeLightingCelebration2017 SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Mauldin’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 6-8 p.m. | FREE Come ring in the holiday season as we light our community Christmas tree and sing carols. Enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments while listening to musical arrangements by Mauldin Elementary, The Shining Stars, and duo Samantha Clifford and Josiah Thomason. Santa will be at the cabin to visit with all of the children. The S.C. National Guard will light the tree. This event will take place in the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater (behind the Cultural Center). Parking is located at the Mauldin Sports Center and the Mauldin Cultural Center. Please bring a stadium chair for the ceremony.

864-297-1323 | bit.ly/2zEROPd info@mauldinchamber.org

DEC. 5

Joe Bonamassa

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St. 8 p.m. | $79–$149

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PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

There are few guitar players out there right now with the dedication and training of Joe Bonamassa. The New York singer/guitarist has been playing for 36 of his 40 years on Earth, and as a preteen, he was mentored by one of the most skilled (and underrated) six-string masters of his era, Danny Gatton. But Bonamassa is more than just a talented student; he’s released 15 albums of tough, wiry blues-influenced rock that takes the lightning-fast picking of Gatton and marries it to the muscle of British bluesbusters like John Mayall and Cream.

What’s more, Bonamassa has largely built his youtube.com/watch?v=TA_0CcCfcHc now-massive following on his own, releasing albums on his independent label J&R Adventures, 11 of which have hit No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. In addition to his own heavy touring and recording schedule, Bonamassa serves as lead guitarist for the supergroup Black Country Communion (which also includes former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes and drummer Jason Bonham), and runs the Keeping The Blues Alive foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing music-education resources and scholarships to students in need. —Vincent Harris

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Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus Present Handel’s Messiah

Furman University | McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Highway 8 p.m. | $15/adults, $10/seniors, $5/students and youth A biennial tradition on the campus of Furman University, the performance of Handel’s “Messiah” features 140 student vocalists and musicians.

The masterwork showcases outstanding student soloists selected through competitive audition.

Conducted by Furman professor of music Thomas Joiner, the FSO and Oratorio Chorus will present Parts I and II of “Messiah” in their entirety, culminating in the mighty “Hallelujah” chorus.

864-294-2086 | bit.ly/2hiRlvj furmanmusic@furman.edu FRI-SAT

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Furman Theatre Presents “Doug Berky in The Tiger’s Whisker and Other Tales”

Furman University | The Playhouse 3300 Poinsett Highway Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.

$10/adults, $5/students. Furman Theatre season ticket holders are admitted free.

For more than 35 years, Doug Berky (Furman University class of 1995) has toured his performance work of physical comedy, mask theatre, and storytelling for audiences of all ages. Among other stories, Berky presents his unique take on Korean folktale “The Tiger’s Whisker,” a story of a young woman’s journey to find healing and wholeness for her husband who has been traumatized by war.

864-294-2125 | bit.ly/2ALN6wj Mickie.spencer@furman.edu FRI-SUN

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Pictures at Santa’s Workshop

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 5-7 p.m. | FREE Come visit Santa’s workshop to see elves making toys and have your picture taken with Santa.

Free gift for kids, while supplies last. The Snow Castle will be on site selling their famous hot cocoa and coffee. Photos available for purchase from Pro Shots Studios.

864-335-4862 | bit.ly/2zEROPd events@mauldinculturalcenter.org

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Story Time and More: All aboard the Thanksgiving Express

Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. | 10 & 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

In “One Fall Day” by Molly Bang, TCMU will read about the many different elements of fall with a little girl and her very best friends. After, you will use acorns to paint our very own fall masterpiece.

864-233-7755 | tcmupstate.org FAMILY

Random Acts of Science: Elephant Toothpaste

Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Join TCMU for elephant toothpaste this week.

This experiment explores exothermic reactions using a few simple ingredients.

864-233-7755 | tcmupstate.org SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

47th Annual Holiday Fair Returns

TD Convention Center | 1 Exposition Drive 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m-6 p.m., Saturday $6/adults, $5/senior, under 12 are free The 47th annual Holiday Fair is one of the largest arts, crafts, and gift fairs in the Southeast. This Upstate holiday tradition has more than 350 crafters and commercial vendors. Some specialty items that can be found at this year’s show include crafted Christmas-themed items, handmade pottery and metal art, artisanal chocolates and candies, hand-crafted jewelry, and personalized and embroidered items.

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Proctor Twiss to 02 Shirley Celebrate Launch of New Short Story Collection

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 2-4 p.m. | FREE Greenville author Shirley Proctor Twiss will be celebrating the launch of her new short story collection, “Myra: The Girl... The Woman... The Legend,” the fourth book in her Cotton in August series, at her launch party. Books can be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction.

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Half Mile Lake Clubhouse 241 Half Mile Way | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Come join Half Mile Lake for a special holiday shopping opportunity. There will be lots of perfect handcrafted gifts from jewelry and hair accessories to yummy baked goods and art, all made by the wonderful residents of Half Mile Lake and their friends.

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Mauldin’s Christmas Parade

Mauldin Chamber of Commerce Mauldin High School, Mauldin Cultural Center | 701 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 2-4:30 p.m. | FREE Celebrate the best time of the year with the entire community. Beginning at Mauldin High School and ending at the Cultural Center, this year’s Christmas Parade is better than ever.

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A Fast-Blast Intro to Writing Short Stories and Novels

Emrys | Joe’s Place Bookstore 2 Williams St. | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $80/member, $100/nonmember In this five-hour workshop, Carol Baldwin will look at the big picture of plot development.

How-to topics will include differentiating between internal and external goals, figuring out your character’s overriding problem and obstacles, developing a plot sentence, mapping your story, considering point of view, hooking your reader, and arriving at an ending. emrys.org SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Breakfast with Santa

Ray Hopkins Senior Center 203 Corn Road, Mauldin 9-11:30 a.m. | $5/adults; $3/children Mrs. Claus always makes the best breakfast for Santa, and this year, he wants to share it with guests. At this year’s Breakfast with Santa, guests can take pictures with Santa and enjoy story time as we read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Tickets available at the Mauldin Chamber Office, 101 E. Butler Road.

864-297-1323 | bit.ly/2zEROPd info@mauldinchamber.org SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Christmas with Southern Living

Dillard’s at Haywood Mall 700 Haywood Road, Suite 508 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There will be holiday decorating, mocktail making, gift wrapping, tablescapes, and shopping galore.

Plus, Rebecca Lang, author of “The Southern Vegetable Book,” will be joining the event.

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Zoo Tots - Animal Tool Box

Greenville Zoo | 150 Cleveland Park Drive members/$10; nonmembers/$22 Zoo Tots classes are designed to help children (ages 2 to 4) explore and engage with the natural world. Classes combine an “on your own” exploratory play time featuring crafts, sensory bins, and educational stations with a structured circle time and an animal encounter.

864-467-4300 | greenvillezoo.com FAMILY

Saturday Safaris

Greenville Zoo | 150 Cleveland Park Drive 10 a.m.-noon | Saturdays through May 12 Members/$15; nonmembers/$25 Classes are designed to help children (ages 4-6) discover the fascinating world of animals.

Classes are held in the Conservation Station and combine a lesson with crafts, activities, trips into the zoo, and animals in the classroom.

Program length is two hours. Find out more information on the Greenville Zoo website.

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Carolina Dance Collaborative

First Baptist Greenville, AYMC Building 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturdays through April 28 $50/month or $15/class Come move with Carolina Dance Collaborative.

Classes have begun and will follow the Greenville County School Calendar until April 28. Email for additional information and to apply for scholarships. info@CarolinaDanceCollaborative.com

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“The Nutcracker”

International Ballet Peace Center Concert Hall 101 W. Broad St. 12/2 at 7:30 p.m. and 12/3 at 3 p.m. $18-55 International Ballet welcomes the dynamic duo of Adiarys Almeida and Taras Domitro, the Cuban ballet power couple that will grace the Peace Center stage as the stars of International Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.” internationalballetsc.org THRU SUN

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Off the Wall: Pet Toys

Children’s Museum of the Upstate | 300 College St. Weekdays 2-4 p.m. and weekends 1-4 p.m.

Join TCMU in art this week to make a special holiday gift for the special dog or cat in your life.

864-233-7755 | tcmupstate.org SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Caring Santa at Haywood Mall

Haywood Mall | 700 Haywood Road 9-11 a.m. | FREE Caring Santa will be held at the Santa Set in Center Court. Caring Santa is a private event designed for children and young adults with special needs to have an opportunity to visit Santa to have their photos taken. Haywood Mall will make necessary adjustments to the environment to support the sensory, physical, and other developmental needs of children of all abilities for this special event. To access this private event, families can enter the mall through the entrance between Macy’s and Sears. bit.ly/HaywoodCaringSanta2017 SUN

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Furman University Hosts Moravian Love Feast

Furman University | Daniel Memorial Chapel 3300 Poinsett Highway 5 p.m. | FREE Based on traditions originating in the early Apostolic church, then later in the Moravian church, the Christmas Love Feast is a meaningful way to celebrate the coming of the Christ child. The service includes the serving of Moravian buns and coffee, and the lighting of beeswax candles in the sanctuary, which will be adorned with pew candle staffs and red poinsettias. Gail Schoonmaker leads Furman’s acclaimed Chancel Choir in songs of the season.

Also participating in the service are musicians from the Furman community including Elliott Cihlar, violinist; Savannah York, violist; and Jamisen Collier, organist.

864-294-2133 | bit.ly/2zd42je susan.bennett@furman.edu

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Carolina Youth Symphony Holiday Concert

Furman University McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Highway 3 p.m. $10/adults, $5/students and seniors This year’s Carolina Youth Symphony Holiday Concert will feature the three orchestras of the Carolina Youth Symphony with guest artist the Dorman High School Chamber Singers. carolinayouthsymphony.org MON

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A Benefit for the Music Club of Greenville

6:30 p.m.

Flutist Kate Steinbeck shares her artistry in an intimate performance to benefit The Music Club of Greenville scholarships for young musicians. Bassoonist Rosalind Buda and pianist Beth Lee will join Steinbeck in an intimate and historic venue. Advanced purchase only at panharmonia.org/shop. Minimum donation is $25, which includes wine and appetizers. Venue address will be sent upon payment receipt.

828-254-7123 | PanHarmonia.org LITERATURE

Greenville Author & Pastor Beth Lindsay Templeton to Celebrate Launch of Holiday Short Story Collection

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 5-7 p.m.

FREE Greenville author and pastor Beth Lindsay Templeton will be celebrating the launch of her new holiday short story collection, “The Christmas Strawberry and Other Stories,” at her launch party. Refreshments will be served.

Books can be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction.

864-675-0540 fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Sip and Paint – Winter Landscape

The Art Haven and Mauldin Cultural Center Mauldin Cultural Center 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $35 Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of painting and fun. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. No experience necessary. Register with Susan Wilson at thearthaven@icloud.com or 864-395-6946.

864-395-6946 | bit.ly/2zEROPd thearthaven@icloud.com THRU TUE

Greenville Concert Band Powdersville First Baptist Church 4212 SC Highway 153, Easley 6-7:15 p.m. | FREE Enjoy an enchanting musical feast for the season, performed by the Greenville Concert Band.

“Holiday Magic” features music by Tchaikovsky, Reed, Anderson, Bizet, and others. Performances are free and open to the public. Directed by Dr. Dan Turner. greenvilleconcertband.us

Children’s Museum of the Upstate |300 College St. 10-11 a.m. | Tuesdays | $25-$70 In our ever-changing world, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate wants to give little ones an introduction to media literacy, providing children skills to more objectively discern images and information they are exposed to every day.

For ages 3-5.

864-233-7755 | tcmupstate.org info@tcmupstate.org

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’s Mauldin 12 ofDays Christmas was the first of December, when all through Mauldin The season was changing, and Christmas was callin’.

The City was decorated, glistening with might Knowing the holidays would soon bring delight.

Dec. 1 | Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 2 | Breakfast with Santa Dec. 2 | Christmas Parade Dec. 1 - 3 | Pictures at Santa’s Workshop Dec. 4 | Sip & Paint – Winter Landscape Dec. 5 & 7 | Youth Holiday Baking Class Dec. 6 | Business After Hours Holiday Drop In Dec. 8 - 9 | Holiday Market Dec. 10 | Movie Night with Santa Dec. 11 | Holiday Carving Class Dec. 12 | Christmastime Wassail Walk Dec. 12 | Guitar Winter Showcase All events subject to change.

www.mauldinculturalcenter.org 864.335.4862

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“Holiday Magic” Concert

SEE WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE CULTURAL CENTER

Homeschool Series on Media Literacy

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org MauldinCultural CulturalCenter Center Mauldin

@mauldincultural @mauldincultural

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Christmas With the Chorale

McAlister Auditorium 3330 Poinsett Highway 7:30 p.m. | $5–$30

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During the performance of holiday favorites by the 170-voice-strong Greenville Chorale, 17 young voices from the Blue Ridge High School Honors Concert Choir, led by their conductor and teacher, Laura Morris, will have a sort of mini set to themselves, taking a few minutes to perform some lesserknown holiday-themed material. “We try to bring in a variety of different languages and different genres, and I want to give the choir a variety of pieces that show off their skills,” Morris says. youtube.com/watch?v=hhAjMVVQSVg Among the songs Morris has selected include one piece entirely in Latin by Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre called “Lux Aurumque” and a song called “Noel” with lyrics in Swahili. “The Whitacre piece talks about the light surrounding the birth of Jesus,” Morris says. “It’s a really intricate piece with a lot of harmonies in it. And ‘Noel’ mimics shepherds calling to each other from different mountaintops, so we’ll have a group of soloists who are singing back and forth across the stage.”

Morris says the eclectic lineup is part of an effort to branch out from the typical holiday fare.

“We don’t usually do just your standard Christmas carols, because I’m sure people hear that everywhere,” she says. “We want to bring pieces that people might not have heard before.”

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Fall 2017 Grief Support Class

Interim Healthcare Hospice Service Corp International Century at Keith Office Park Corner of Keith Drive and Century Drive (Off I-385, by way of Exit 40) 5:30-7 p.m. | Tuesdays through Dec. 5 These classes will focus on basic principles and tools using Alan Wolfelt’s book, “Understanding Your Grief: 10 Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing.”

864-627-7049 | hospicegriefsupport.com jillian.storm@interimcares.com HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST

Pokemon League

The Red Barn | 2333 N. Pleasantburg Drive 6-8 p.m. | Tuesdays | FREE Pokemon League is a fun and accessible way for Pokemon fans to get together and have some fun. League events are open to all Pokemon TCG and video game players regardless of experience level or skill. Using your own cards and Pokemon video games, you can play, trade, and even earn cool prizes. And you can do all this with other Pokemon players who love collecting and playing just as much as you do.

864-324-2369 | easleypokemongym.ml easleypokemongym@gmail.com FAMILY & EDUCATION

Veritas Preparatory School Open House

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Veritas Preparatory School 701 Cleveland St. 8:15-10:15 a.m. | FREE Join us to hear more about the vision and mission of Veritas Preparatory School, a K-9 Christian, classical, university-model school in downtown Greenville.

864-320-5656 veritasgreenville.com gwallace@veritasgreenville.com

CONCERT

Governor’s School Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra Concert South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities First Baptist Church | 847 Cleveland St. 7:30-8:30 p.m. | FREE The Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra and the Wind Ensemble will combine for their last concert of the semester. The program will include the “Overture to Egmont” by Beethoven, “España”

by Chabrier, and “Three Dance Episodes” from Rodeo by Copland. The Wind Ensemble will share the program, performing works by Percy Grainger, William Schuman, and others. scgsah.org WED

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“Talk About Funny”

The Radio Room 110 Poinsett Highway 8:30-10:30 p.m. | $7 for one, $10 for two Stone Grown Comedy and Marquee Comedy present “Talk About Funny” with Jason Scholder and friends. This show is part stand-up comedy and part talk show. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions. Every show brandishes a different mix of comics.

LITERATURE

USC First Lady & Author Patricia Moore-Pastides Book Talk

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 2 p.m. | FREE USC First Lady and author Patricia Moore-Pastides will discuss her new book, “At Home in the Heart of the Horseshoe: Life in the University of South Carolina’s President’s House,” at a book talk and signing.

RSVP to Fiction Addiction. Books can be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction.

864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

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Zoo Tots - Nursery Rhyme Time

Greenville Zoo | 150 Cleveland Park Drive members/$10; nonmembers/$22 Zoo Tots classes are designed to help children (ages 2 to 4) explore and engage with the natural world. Classes combine an “on your own” exploratory play time featuring crafts, sensory bins, and educational stations with a structured circle time and an animal encounter. During this class, learn all about the animals featured in nursery rhymes.

864-467-4300 | greenvillezoo.com THU

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Storytime Thursday

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30 a.m. | FREE Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime each Thursday. This week’s featured book is “Blue vs. Yellow” by Tom Sullivan.

864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

“Russian and American Relations in the Age of Putin”

Upstate International Ogletree Deakins | 300 N. Main St. 8:30-10 a.m. | Free/members, $5/nonmembers Join us for “Russian and American Relations in the Age of Putin,” the next lecture in the America and the World eight-part monthly series. Presented by World Affairs Council Upstate, a program of Upstate International.

Join as Dr. Michael Bressler presents his lecture “Russian and American Relations in the Age of Putin.” Coffee and scones will be offered. There will be time for networking afterwards. upstateinternational.org/event/americaworld-lecture-series-3/?instance_id=3268 THU & THU

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Getting Technical: How to Use Poetic Form In Your

Emrys | Joe’s Place Bookstore | 2 Williams St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $60/member, $75/nonmember This workshop will look at traditional poetic forms. We will examine various forms in regard to their strengths and weaknesses. Poets will then rewrite their poems engaging with form and receive feedback during workshop. emrys.org THRU FRI

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VISUAL ARTS

Meredith Piper + Matthew Zedler

TD Bank Gallery Greenville Chamber of Commerce 24 Cleveland St. Presented by Metropolitan Arts Council. greenvillearts.com/events/meredith-pipermatthew-zedler/ VISUAL ARTS

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Visual Arts Student Show South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities | Lipscomb Gallery 15 University St. | FREE The community is invited to attend an exhibition showcasing work created by Governor’s School Visual Art students in the senior life drawing class.

864-282-3737 | scgsah.org emilyknott@scgsah.org

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Governor’s School Choral Concert: Cantus Chamber Choir and the Governor’s School Choir

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Buncombe Street United Methodist 200 Buncombe St. 7:30-9 p.m. | FREE The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Music Department presents the Cantus Chamber Choir and the Governor’s School Choir, featuring talented young vocalists from across the state. Musical works to be performed include “Gloria” by John Rutter with organ, brass, and percussion, “Lux aurumque”

by Eric Whitacres, and movements from Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana.” The Chamber Choir, comprised of 21 vocal students, will perform a cappella motets for the Christmas season by Victoria, Elgar, Mendelssohn, and Clarke. The Governor’s School Choir includes all 94 musicians in the SCGSAH Music Department. This concert is free and open to the public. scgsah.org FRI-SUN

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“The Nutcracker”

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Ballet Spartanburg Chapman Cultural Center 200 E. Saint John St. Ballet Spartanburg presents “The Nutcracker” as part of its 2017-2018 performance season.

Whether this is your 10th time experiencing “The Nutcracker” or your first, this beloved Spartanburg Christmas gift to families is notably the most recognized ballet in the Upstate. Lavish costumes from the Victorian Era, dancing flowers, falling snowflakes, and a little girl’s dream of magical adventures come to life with new choreography each season in concert with the inspiring and beautiful score by Tchaikovsky.

Christmas is the season to embrace tradition, family, and “The Nutcracker.”

864-542-ARTS | balletspartanburg.org chapmanculturalcenter.org SAT

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BOOK SIGNING/READING

Governor’s School Creative Writing Junior Class Reading

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Sakas Theatre 15 University St. 2-3 p.m. | FREE Creative writing students will read from original works created during the semester. Readings will take place in the Sakas Theatre on the Governor’s School campus. A reception will be held in the Sakas Theatre lobby following the readings. scgsah.org BOOK SIGNING/READING

Governor’s School Senior Class Reading

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Sakas Theatre | 15 University St. 7-8 p.m.

FREE Creative Writing students will read from original works created during the semester. Readings will take place in the Sakas Theatre on the Governor’s School campus. A reception will be held in the Sakas Theatre lobby following the readings. scgsah.org

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PEACECENTER.ORG • 864.467.3000

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Breakfast With Santa

Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. 8:30-10:30 a.m. $20/member, $30/nonmember adult, and $25/nonmember child Join TCMU for their annual Breakfast With Santa event and create memories that last a lifetime. In addition to breakfast, children can get their photographs taken with Santa, hear a special holiday story, create art and crafts, and enjoy other holiday-themed activities in the museum’s Holiday Traditions exhibit.

864-233-7755 tcmupstate.org/breakfast-with-santa/?ri=0 SUN

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FAMILY & EDUCATION

Nutcracker Tea Party

International Ballet The Poinsett Club | 807 E. Washington St. 1-3 p.m. | $30 The sweetest part of the season just got sweeter. Get closer to your favorite holiday classic at International Ballet’s annual Nutcracker Tea Party. Guests will love the fabulous sweets provided by Jonathan Caleb Cake, and can have their picture taken with a real ballerina by Jerry Finley Photography before the event begins.

Don’t miss this exclusive holiday experience - a wonderful family tradition for young and old. eventbrite.com/e/nutcracker-tea-partypresented-by-international-ballet-tickets-38877629035 864-879-9404 info@internationalballetsc.org

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PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

“Holiday Magic” Concert

Greenville Concert Band White Oak Baptist Church 1805 Wade Hampton Blvd.

2:30-3:45 p.m.

FREE Enjoy an enchanting musical feast for the season, performed by the Greenville Concert Band.

“Holiday Magic” features music by Tchaikovsky, Reed, Anderson, Bizet, and others. Performances are free and open to the public. Directed by Dr. Dan Turner. greenvilleconcertband.us THRU TUE

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VISUAL ARTS

Furman University Presents Paintings by Nishiki Sugawara-Beda

Furman University Thompson Art Gallery, Roe Art Building 3300 Poinsett Highway 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monday-Friday FREE The Furman Department of Art presents the paintings of Nishiki Sugawara-Beda.

Sugawara-Beda was born and raised in Japan, where all schoolchildren learn calligraphy.

This craft and the art of Japanese ink painting, “Sumi-e,” provide the foundation and inspiration for her practice. In her current series of work, she explores the relationship between written language and image on paper substrate.

864-294-2995 | bit.ly/2zN4iBS Marta.lanier@furman.edu

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EDUCATION

Fall 2017 Language Classes

Upstate International 9 S. Memminger St. Mondays-Thursdays $50 for membership; $90 for regular classes; $300 for intensive classes Upstate International (UI) is proud to offer classes in numerous languages that accommodate a variety of skill levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or anywhere in between, UI’s language classes will give participants confidence and skills needed to develop proficiency in a foreign language. Programs are flexible and taught by passionate native teachers who love to share their culture and language. Programs are geared toward engagement and exploration, not rote memorization. Taking a language class at UI is an experience that will widen cultural horizons, build valuable skills in language and comprehension, and bring the world to the classroom.

864-631-2188 info@upstateinternational.org THU

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FAMILY

Storytime Thursday

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30 a.m. | FREE Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime each Thursday. This week’s featured book is “Snow” by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Lauren Stringer.

864-675-0540 fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

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Bring comfort & joy to those in need this Christmas.

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Rivertree Christmas: A Choral Celebration

7:30 p.m. | $15/adult, free/12 and under Rivertree Singers, a highly acclaimed chorus from Greenville, will cheer your holiday season with a concert of traditional and popular carols. Dec. 14 performance at Christ Church Episcopal, Dec. 16 performance at Scott Concert Hall at Brevard College, and Dec. 18 performance at Daniel Chapel on the Furman University campus.

864-381-7445 | rivertreesingers.org/christmas info@rivertreesingers.org FRI-SUN

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PERFORMING ARTS

“Holiday at Peace”

Greenville Symphony Orchestra The Peace Center | $18-$59 Back by audience demand, Broadway star Rachel York returns to reunite with the GSO for the Upstate’s most popular Pops concert, “Holiday at Peace.” Everything you love about “Holiday at Peace,” including the audience singa-long, as well as appearances by International Ballet and Santa Claus, will be back in this musical, Yuletide extravaganza. greenvillesymphony.org THRU SAT

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Christmas “Inn” Our Town

Fountain Inn The City of Fountain Inn will celebrate the holiday season with Service “Inn” Our Town, Kids “Inn” Our Town, and Shop “Inn” Our Town. Events will include an Arbor Day celebration at Fairview Park, a charity fair,

carriage rides, photos with Santa, a Rudolph Run, the annual Christmas parade, Christmas movies, a craft vendor fair, and the town’s Christmas party featuring a live band, an ugly Christmas sweater competition, and a gingerbread house competition. fountaininn.org/christmas-inn-our-town-.html SAT

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LITERATURE

South Carolina Young Adult Author Panel Talk & Signing

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 2 p.m. | FREE Meet these South Carolina young adult authors at a book talk, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing: Emily B. Martin, author of the “Creatures of Light” series, including “Woodwalker” and “Ashes to Fire;” and Ashley Poston, author of “Geekerella.”

RSVP to Fiction Addiction if you plan to attend. Books can be purchased online, at the store, or by calling the store.

864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Santa at the Depot

Hub City Railroad Museum 298 Magnolia St., Spartanburg 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | FREE Santa will be visiting the Hub City Railroad Museum. There will be warm cider and doughnuts and candy canes for the kids. Stop by and take a photo of Santa and your child in the caboose.

Donations accepted.

864-963-4739 | hubcityrrmuseum.org

LITERATURE

Greenville Author Chip Simmons Book Signing

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | FREE Greenville author Chip Simmons will be signing copies of his debut middle-grade fantasy novel, “The Lighted Sword,” at an in-store book signing. Books can be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction.

864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com SAT-SUN

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PERFORMING ARTS

Governor’s School Winter Student Dance Performance

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Gunter Theatre in the Peace Center 300 S. Main St. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

FREE Join us for an evening of classical ballet, modern, and contemporary dance showcasing the grace and elegance, as well as the passion and versatility, of the Governor’s School dancers.

Tickets available at peacecenter.org. scgsah.org MON

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Peace Voices Teen Poetry Reading

Ramsaur Studio at Huguenot Mill 101 W. Broad St. | 5:30 p.m. | FREE Celebrate the hard work and creativity of Peace Voices participants. Teens selected from the

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864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 peacecenter.org SAT-TUE

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VISUAL ARTS

Figure Drawing Workshops with Suzy Hart

122 Broome Lane, Easley 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $240 for one workshop or $450 for both Hone skills and learn to draw from the life model. Beginning to advanced artists are welcome. Each morning and afernoon will begin with short poses followed by a long pose. Lunch provided. Registration includes model fees.

845-986-3653 suzyhart.com suzyhartfineart@gmail.com TUE

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Christmas Cabaret

Centre Stage 501 River St. 7 p.m. $50 Get ready to be filled with the Christmas spirit!

Join Centre Stage for a night of classic seasonal favorites performed by Greenville’s top vocal talent. Our Christmas cabaret will bring you all the holiday classics from iconic artists such as The Carpenters, Bing Crosby, The Eagles, Whitney Houston, Brenda Lee, and many more. centrestage.org

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FAMILY

Milk & Cookies: A Special Tell-Me-A-Story Event

South Carolina Children’s Theatre The Salvation Army Kroc Center 424 Westfield St. 6:30 p.m. | $15/child and $8/adult Snuggle down in your coziest pajamas to hear two Christmas classics: “The Polar Express” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” read by Miss Traysie complete with milk and cookies!

864-235-2885 | scchildrenstheatre.org

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Fall Plant Sale

Trinity Church | 100 Pete Hollis Blvd.

8 a.m.-noon There will be plants, containers, yard decor, and more for sale. Local gardening experts will be available to answer questions. Choux-Choux Baby will be on site with delicious pastries. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the organization’s historic church building and community outreach.

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Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. 4 p.m., 8 p.m. | $42.50–$74

For over 20 years, composer, producer, and songwriter Paul O’Neill led the Trans-Siberian Orchestra through a series of Christmas-related albums and tours, creating epic works that combined progressive rock complexity, heavy metal power, and Broadway musical-style presentation. Under his guidance, the TSO became one of the most popular touring acts in America youtube.com/watch?v=MAe4qMd2EnQ with shows like “The Lost Christmas Eve” and “The Christmas Attic.” O’Neill died suddenly earlier this year, and it was logical to assume the Orchestra was no more. But led by guitarist Al Pitrelli, the TSO has taken to the road once more with “The Ghost Of Christmas Eve.” “I think the show itself becomes a tribute to the man’s genius and the legacy that will be carried on by his family,” Pitrelli says. “From my heart right now, I think that every note that I play on the guitar, every note that’s sung by the singers, how it’s presented by the production staff – I think that everybody knows that everything is a tribute to Paul. There will be an empty hole in everybody’s heart for the rest of our lives, but life will continue to go on. Paul and Paul’s family legacy will continue to live.” —Vincent Harris

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Kristin Davis, Au.D.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents “The Ghost Of Christmas Eve”

CONCERT

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Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30 a.m. | FREE Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime each Thursday. This week’s featured book is “Santa Rex” by Molly Idle.

864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com THU-FRI

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Holiday Break Camp

City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Bobby Pearse Community Center 904 Townes St. | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $30/city residents and $35/nonresidents The holiday season is upon us. If you are searching for a safe, organized, and exciting camp to send your children to while they are out of school, then look no further. Sign up today for

one, or both, of the holiday break camp sessions. Session 1 runs on Dec. 21-22 and Session 2 runs Dec. 28-29. Camps are for ages 5-12. greenvillesc.gov/1063/Youth-Camps THRU SUN

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Photos with Santa

Haywood Mall | 700 Haywood Road 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | FREE Shoppers can visit the magical Santa photo experience in Center Court to capture the spirit of the season. Families are invited to share their Christmas wish list and take home a special photo – perfect for holiday cards and lasting memories. simonsanta.com TUE-SUN

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“On Your Feet!”

Peace Center | 101 W. Broad St. starting at $35 From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world.

But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything.

864-467-3000 | peacecenter.org THU

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Storytime Thursday

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30 a.m. | FREE Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime each Thursday. This week’s featured book is “Grump Groan Growl” by bell hooks and illustrated by Chris Raschka.

864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com THRU SAT

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VISUAL ARTS

2017 Anniversary Art Show

Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville 200 N. Main St., #104 Celebrating 10 years of exciting art in downtown Greenville. artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com

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COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

WinterFest

Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, N.C. 5-10 p.m.

Cost of Carowinds admission Carowinds will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland full of enchantment and holiday cheer! Become immersed in the season’s spirit with spectacular holiday lights and décor, world-class live entertainment, luscious treats, and fanciful experiences throughout the park.

704-588-2600 social@carowinds.com carowinds.com/explore/winterfest THRU SUN

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SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Hollywild Holiday Lights

Hollywild Animal Park 2325 Hampton Road, Wellford

6-9 p.m. $6/person for Santa’s Village and the drivethru; Enchanted Deer Forest is $10/vehicle Guests can visit Mrs. Claus’ Attic for an incredible panoramic view of the lights or snap a selfie with one of the many friendly animals. A favorite adventure is driving through the Enchanted Deer Forest, where herds of animals approach the vehicles and eat right out of people’s hands.

The evening is crowned with a peaceful drive through the inspirational biblical area that includes a life-sized nativity.

864-472-2038 hollywild.org

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FAMILY

34th Annual Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore

Biltmore 1 North Pack Square, Asheville Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor during these nighttime tours. Candlelight Christmas Evenings include a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House and next-day visit to the gardens, Antler Hill Village, and Biltmore Winery.

Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advanced reservations are required for evening visits.

800-411-3812 | biltmore.com SAT

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PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

“On and Off the Beaten Path”

Greenville Symphony Orchestra First Baptist Greenville, Fellowship Hall 847 Cleveland St. 2 and 7 p.m. | $15 Take the musical road less traveled in this charming chamber concert that features music from both classical and contemporary composers, including Dvorak, Halvorsen, Farkas, and Koshinski. greenvillesymphony.org VISUAL ARTS

“The Nam Era: Never Forgotten”

Pickens County Museum of Art & History 307 Johnson St., Pickens | FREE The J. Michael Johnson photo exhibit, “The Nam Era: Never Forgotten,” is at the Pickens

County Museum of Art & History. The dignity and respect shown in Johnson’s exhibit is truly moving, particularly in the area of involvement of Native Americans.

864-979-6046 | Jmichael.smugmug.com jmjphoto@aol.com THRU SUN

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VISUAL ARTS

“Eugenia Duke: A Centennial Celebration”

Upcountry History Museum - Furman University 540 Buncombe St. Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

The life and legacy of a Southern cultural icon is the focus of a new exhibit. Now open, “Eugenia Duke: A Centennial Celebration” examines the woman behind Duke’s Mayonnaise and Duke Sandwich Company. upcountryhistory.org FAMILY

43rd Annual Christmas at Biltmore

Biltmore | 1 North Pack Square, Asheville Holidays arrive at America’s largest home in style. More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt chose the holiday season as the time to unveil his new home to family and friends. This year’s Christmas at Biltmore promises another extravagant celebration, complete with dozens of Christmas trees, miles of ribbon, garland, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.

800-411-3812 | biltmore.com

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COMMUNITY

2018 Mac-n-Cheese Off Registration

Birds Fly South Ale Project 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext. Make some room in those stretchy pants and save the date for the Second Annual Mac-nCheese Off, Feb. 24. All foodies are encouraged to compete. There will be multiple categories, including people’s choice and judges’ choice. goo.gl/forms/vVSG8628tmKl4M3m2 TUE

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COMMUNITY

ForeverGreen Luncheon

Upstate Forever Embassy Suites | 670 Verdae Blvd.

11 a.m. | $50 Upstate Forever’s annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations for significant contributions in fields related to conservation and sustainable growth. This year’s keynote speaker will be Cheri Chastain, sustainability manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. upstateforever.org

WANT TO SEE YOUR EVENT HERE? Send your event information and images to calendar@ communityjournals.com by Wednesday at 5 p.m. to be considered for publication in the following week’s Journal.

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DECEMBER 5 - 17

By Louise Roche U.S. PREMIERE

Tuesday - Sunday Matinees on December 9 & 16

GET TICKETS 864.233.6733 CENTRESTAGE.ORG

501 River Street, Greenville SC 29601 info@centrestage.org

Funny Cars ACROSS 1 Ones with two feet 7 Side roads 13 Forcible dismissal 20 Huge fan 21 Baby’s noise 22 Like many reference books, in the back matter 23 Kia steered in the wrong direction?

25 Given a nice smell 26 Wrinkle-reducing injection 27 Troop group 28 Chinese “way” 30 Jai — 31 “— all true” 32 Concorde, e.g., in brief 33 Toyota damaged by fire?

37 Spaceship Earth locale 40 Volvo rival, once 42 —’Pea (cartoon kid) 43 Caterpillar wheel part 44 Volkswagen full of Egyptian charms?

47 Seed case 48 “Don’t look — that way!”

49 Sprayed (down) 50 News piece 51 Old Turkish title 52 Hunter in the sky 53 Revered figure 54 Superhelix material 55 Honda driven in anti-war protests?

58 Spanish for “tomorrow” 60 Collision 63 Busy crawler 64 Pro-learning gp.

65 Dodge made with no cables?

69 To a ship’s back 72 Bicentennial baby, e.g.

73 Sleek fabric 74 Tennis’ Edberg 78 Hyundai that transports 88-key instruments?

81 “The Addams Family” cousin 83 Cry weakly 84 Juan of Argentina 85 “Help!,” asea 86 Ballerina’s garment 88 “... but maybe I was wrong” 89 Work units, in physics 90 “Silent Fall” actress Tyler 91 Ford that’s the favorite out of one’s collection?

94 Master 95 Small inlet 96 Get over a hurdle 97 Savage 98 Nissan decorated with romaine?

101 Drink daintily 102 Hypothetical things 105 Animated

By Frank Longo

“explorer” 106 With 35-Down, “Your wish is my command!”

107 Body wrap?

109 Italian “love” 111 Arise 114 Chevrolet only driven in April and May? 117 Changed genetically 118 USN clerks 119 Light wind 120 Of zero help 121 “— Song” (#1 John Denver hit) 122 Like finished wood DOWN 1 Disney fawn 2 Meathead 3 Playoff time 4 As a result 5 Two, to Luc 6 — Lanka 7 Go-between 8 California wine city 9 Disoriented 10 Inflated head 11 Video sharing site 12 Sunny?

13 That boy’s 14 Crated up 15 Penguin of Antarctica 16 — cavae (large blood vessels) 17 Dying out, as of species 18 Half a laugh 19 Funny 24 Garbage can 29 With no assurance of payment 32 Blubber 33 Checking acct. figure 34 24-month 35 See 106-Across 36 Task list 38 Attorney-to-be’s study 39 Lout 40 Picture 41 $ dispenser 44 Thin wedge 45 Opus ender 46 Online sales 48 Curve part 51 Use a tub 52 Band of eight 54 Challenges 55 Orzo, e.g.

56 Ovid’s “Lo!” 57 Self-turmoil 59 Presidential resignee 61 Cousins of plateaus 62 Exam for H.S. juniors 66 Causing wear 67 Writer Loos 68 Camera-ready proofs 69 Entreaty 70 Savage 71 Hoped-for finish time 75 Worked properly

Crossword answers: page 50 76 Baseball’s Moises 77 Goalies guard them 79 Calculator figs.

80 Many works of fiction 82 Wind farm spinner 86 — Maria (liqueur) 87 Sports arbiter, for short 88 Flip — coin 90 Tracks down 91 It “corrals” a baby 92 Sports arbiter, for short 93 “Darn tootin’” 95 Run an exhibit for 99 Of musical pitch 100 Walk-in-the-park class 101 Harbingers 103 Became ice 104 H.S. health class 107 — Valley, California 108 Midleg joint 109 Air about one 110 Air about one 111 Aussie ratite 112 Frat letters 113 Mag staff 115 Film director Howard 116 NFL passers

Sudoku

Hard

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flannigan

Sudoku answers: page 50

THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 12/16/2017, at 9:00 a.m. at East North Storage, 4329 East North Street, Greenville, SC, the undersigned, East North Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: 1. Unit: A069, Jeanette Anderson, Clothes, misc. household 2. Unit: A054, Vicki Carrido, Household, misc. boxes 3. Unit: A110, Tonya Edwards, appliances, misc. household 4. Unit: A171, Michael Strother, Misc. household 5. Unit: A020, Mark Bradberry, Misc. household; boxes 6. Unit: A200, Kelvin Hunter, Misc. household, alum wheels, tools 7. Unit: B302, Lawrence Adams, Bar Stools, misc. household.

8. Unit: B229, Richard Arboscello, Misc. boxes, kids John Deere Tractor 9. Unit: B062, Linda Padgett, Furniture, buffet and hutch, washer/dryer, living room suite 10. Unit: C006, Patricia Dougherty, Misc. household, Children items, shop vacs

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2017-CP-23-06664 DEFICIENCY WAIVED STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Guild Mortgage Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. Richard D. Thompson a/k/a Richard Thompson; Jessica Jacobs, DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Greenville County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on October 23, 2017.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter “Order”), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention.

To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice.

You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

LEGAL NOTICE RATES ABC Notices $165 Summons, Notices, Foreclosures, etc. $1.20 per line

864.679.1205 | email: aharley@communityjournals.com

DECEMBER TOWN HAS ARRIVED! AVAILABLE IN GREENVILLE: Barnes & Noble - 735 Haywood Rd. Barnes & Noble - 1125 Woodruff Rd. Community Journals - 581 Perry Ave., Village of West Greenville OR ONLINE: towncarolina.com NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Chief’s Firewater Saloon, LLC/ DBA Chief’s-Wings-Firewater intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 723 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 17, 2017. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL;P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Speed Factory Indoor Karting of Greenville, INC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 1524 Roper Mt Road, Greenville, SC 29615. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 10, 2017. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL;P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the GREENVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 AT 3:00 P.M. in CONFERENCE ROOM –D at GREENVILLE COUNTY SQUARE, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, S.C., for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the petitions listed below.

PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THESE PETITIONS MAY BECOME PARTIES OF RECORD

BY FILING WITH THE BOARD, AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE SET FOR HEARING, BY WRITING THEIR ADDRESS, A STATEMENT OF THEIR POSITION AND THE REASONS WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PROPERTY SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. CB-17-59 APPLICANT: LAURA EDWARDS McGILL/Nathaniel Farmer TAX MAP#: 0559.01-01-012.03 LOCATION: 1000 Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville SC REQUEST: APPEAL Zoning Administrator’s Decision

PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017, AT 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERLY COLLECTING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, GARBAGE AND TRASH WITHIN GREENVILLE COUNTY. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS (“TMS#”) 0498.1001-001.00 and 0498.10-01002.01 A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT, NOR WILL THERE BE ANY CHANGE IN THE COMMISSION OR IN THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT. BUTCH KIRVEN, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2016-CP-23-03913 RANDY JEROME LEWIS, Plaintiff, v. RIGHT PRICE GROCERY AND BOBBY PARTAIL, (STORE OWNER), Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber at his office at 112 Wakefield Street, P.O. Box 10496, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 within thirty days (30) after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to appear and defend by filing an answer to the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Respectfully submitted, s/Fletcher N. Smith, Jr. S.C. Bar No. 005165 Attorney for Plaintiff 112 Wakefield Street (29601) Post Office Box 10496, F.S., Greenville, SC 29603 864-232-6541 fnsmith@bellsouth.net

SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GREENIVLLE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2016-CP-23-03838 GERALD CORDELL CHICK, Plaintiff, v. WILLIARD J. BURTON AND ECONOMY INN, Defendant.

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber at his office at 112 Wakefield Street, P.O. Box 10496, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 within thirty days (30) after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to appear and defend by filing an answer to the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Respectfully submitted, s/Fletcher N. Smith, Jr. S.C. Bar No. 005165 Attorney for Plaintiff 112 Wakefield Street (29601) Post Office Box 10496, F.S., Greenville, South Carolina 29603 864-232-6541 fnsmith@bellsouth.net

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Crab Shack Acquisition SC, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 102 East Beacon Drive, Greenville, SC 29615. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 10, 2017. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL;P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE C/A NO: 2017-CP-23-06294 DEFICIENCY WAIVED The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee for GSRPM 2002-1, PLAINTIFF, vs. David Atkins; Linda S. Atkins; Norwood C. Bryant, Ruth S. Bryant, and Gayle Barrett; and if Norwood C. Bryant, Ruth S. Bryant, and Gayle Barrett be deceased, then any children and heirs at law to the Estates of Norwood C. Bryant, Ruth S. Bryant, and Gayle Barrett, distributees, and devisees at law to the Estates of Norwood C. Bryant, Ruth S. Bryant, and Gayle Barrett; and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Judy Knoblauch; Joyce Barnes; Larry Bryant, DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Greenville County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE

that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on October 5, 2017.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter “Order”), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention.

To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice.

You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. NOTICE TO APPOINT ATTORNEY FOR DEFENANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for the appointment of an attorney to represent you. If you fail to apply for the appointment of an attorney to represent you within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you Plaintiff’s appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff.